Joe Filapek, President Board Member at Aurora Public Library | https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/
Joe Filapek, President Board Member at Aurora Public Library | https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/
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 2000, Aurora Public Library states that its mission is: “The foundation supports the Aurora Public Library District in their efforts to advance lifelong learning and unfettered access to information, knowledge, and ideas.”
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 $619,597 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $488,533 in contributions overall. It also reported $488,533 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Aurora Public Library had $4,018,520 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $4,769,890, indicating an 18.7% 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.
Aurora Public Library 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 | Christina Campos | President |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher D Bennett | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Delia Nila Basile | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Karen H Nicholas | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kelly Mccleary | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Maria Manzo | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa M Rinaldi | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Nicole Benzinger | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Nisha Chottepanda | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Sonia Garcia | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | William Wong | Vice President |
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