Andrea Ingram, President u0026 Ceo at DuPage Children's Museum | Linkedin
Andrea Ingram, President u0026 Ceo at DuPage Children's Museum | Linkedin
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1987 by Louise Beem and Dorothy Carpenter, Dupage Children's Museum states that its mission is: “DuPage Children’s Museum nurtures joyful discovery and learning.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $5,956,650 in total revenue. Of that, $77,009 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 1.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,946,840 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,869,830 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Dupage Children's Museum had $4,667,770 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $13,028,600, indicating a significant 179.1% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Dupage Children's Museum declined in the last year, falling from $1,937,710 in 2023 to $77,009 in 2024—a decrease of 96% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Dupage Children's Museum is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Adrian Talley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Alejandro Ramirez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Andrea Ingram | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Anita Stoller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Antony B Nettleton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Brian Greiner | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Cara Degraff | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Catherine C Grover | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Mark | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Darlene Senger | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David A Carpenter | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gerilyn A Johnson | Director Of Finance & Adm |
| 2024-2024 | James Rekoske | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jihad Shoshara | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Joe Nelligan | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Joseph Chura | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Lakner | Director Of Creativity And Strategy |
| 2024-2024 | Kam Kniss | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kitty Ryan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lawrence B Larsen Iii | Chairman Of The Board |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Trembaki | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa Reinbold | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nitin Vig | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Russell E Toney | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Sofia Shakir | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Klein | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Steven Waeghe | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mark Wickart | - |
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