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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Government-backed nonprofit Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network profiled

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Jackie Crnkovich, Executive Director at Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network | LinkedIn

Jackie Crnkovich, Executive Director at Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network | LinkedIn

Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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 1997, Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network states that its mission is: “The caring people of Elmhurst unite to provide compassionate assistance to people in need in our community.”

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 $292,837 in total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $243,308 in contributions overall. It also reported $243,308 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network had $418,038 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $445,015, indicating a 6.5% growth in overall holdings.

However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.

Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network 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.

Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Corinna L WojcikDirector
2024-2024Dawn R MuckianTreasurer
2024-2024Erendira Eren VavarroDirector
2024-2024Erin Christine Belgard RadcliffPresident
2024-2024Gerald A OstermannDir Church Rel.
2024-2024Jackie SalekDirector
2024-2024Jacqueline CrnkovichExecutive Director
2024-2024Jennifer MorrisseyDir Client Prgm Ben
2024-2024John CzyzyckiDir. Fincial Devel
2024-2024Katy AhernDir.Market,Brd,Pr
2024-2024Kenneth E BartelsDirector
2024-2024Matt Parker WrzeszczEcumenical Rep.
2024-2024Michael R HauertSecretary
2024-2024Nat G RosascoDirector
2024-2024Suji La BineCoor. Site Mgt
2024-2024Susan L WilsonVice-President
2024-2024Vicki JulianDirector