Julie Larson, President u0026 CEO at YWCA of the Quad Cities | https://www.conference.ywca.org/
Julie Larson, President u0026 CEO at YWCA of the Quad Cities | https://www.conference.ywca.org/
The listed appropriations included grants of $4,000,000 and $1,000,000, along with two additional grants totaling $16,417, all designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent 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 1917, YWCA of the Quad Cities states that its mission is: “The YWCA is driven by our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. The YWCA provides childcare and youth programming to assist families in our community. Aquatic and recreational programs are also provided for men and women 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 $3,933,440 in total revenue. Of that, $1,524,360 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 38.8% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $3,616,560 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,082,370 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, YWCA of the Quad Cities had $7,566,160 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $16,719,800, indicating a significant 121% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to YWCA of the Quad Cities increased in the last year. The group received $1,087,510 in government grants in 2023, compared to $1,524,360 in 2024—an increase of 40.2% 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.
YWCA of the Quad Cities 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.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $5,016,417 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Ashley R Allen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Darcy J Smith | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Kantner | Vice-Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Haley Degreve | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Larson | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Karen Hayes | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristin A Allen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lynne Groskurth | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Patt Englander | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Teresa Dothard | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tracy Nguyen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Wendy Davies | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Denice D Durbin | Child Care Director | - |
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