Dr. Rajnish J. Mandrelle, Chief Operating Officer of the Association for Individual Development | www.aidcares.org
Dr. Rajnish J. Mandrelle, Chief Operating Officer of the Association for Individual Development | www.aidcares.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $150,000 and $100,000 if two, each 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 1961, Association for Individual Development states that its mission is: “To empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.”
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 $52,750,200 in total revenue. Of that, $12,092,400 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 22.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $14,282,800 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,114,760 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Association for Individual Development had $19,801,900 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $29,133,100, indicating a significant 47.1% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Association for Individual Development surged in the last year. The group received $5,710,640 in government grants in 2023, compared to $12,092,400 in 2024—an increase of 111.8% 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.
Association for Individual Development 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 | 2 | $250,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Charles Miles | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Clifford Klotz | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Courtney Marie Littlejohn | Vp - Equity & Inclusion |
| 2024-2024 | Frances L Baker | President/Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Greg Long | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James Gould | Vice Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Joanne Furnas | Vp - Mental Health |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Buckheister | Vp - Crisis & Outreach |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew Bretz | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Melinda Tejada | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Merritt Walker | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick M Flaherty | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rajnish J. Mandrelle | Coo |
| 2024-2024 | Robert D Gorski | Cfo (Thru April 2024) |
| 2024-2024 | Seth Wormley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Norwood | Vp - Id/Dd |
| 2024-2024 | Timothy Brown | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Toni Vaughan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Wendy Swims | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carol A Headtke | Staff Accountant | - |
| 2024 | Cynthia Rochelle Williams | Crisis Line Worker | - |
| 2024 | Debra J Dillon | Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Ruth Baldwin | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2024 | Timothy A Vandevoorde | Trainee | - |
| 2019 | Chandler C Kujawa | Case Team Lead | - |
| 2017 | Anne M Schroeder | Mental Health Professional Intern | - |
| 2017 | Desmani Leminah Cyrece Phillips | Dsp | - |
| 2015 | Damenion Dequan Freeman | - | |
| 2015 | Patricia Buck | Employment Specialist | - |
| 2012 | Desiree Lynn Nitsche | Case Manager | - |
| 1995 | Vioila Sollinger | - | |
| 1991 | Patricia A Briden | - | |
| - | Chuck Miles | Chairmen | - |
| - | Patrick Flaherty | Vice Chairmen | - |
| - | Toni Vaughan | Secretary | - |
| - | Walter Dwyer | Treasurer | - |
Alerts Sign-up