Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County, Building/Campus | https://cuhabitat.org/
Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County, Building/Campus | https://cuhabitat.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 1991, Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County states that its mission is: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
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 $3,645,230 in total revenue. Of that, $1,180,980 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 32.4% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,358,160 in contributions overall. It also reported $214,366 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $990,935 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County had $3,733,290 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,827,520, indicating an significant 82.9% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County surged in the last year. The group received $213,397 in government grants in 2023, compared to $1,180,980 in 2024—an increase of 453.4% 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.
Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County 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 | Andrey Nicole Nesbitt | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Chad Hoffman | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Blatti | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Colin Ramage | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Collin Barnes | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Ivo Andrew Austin | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jean Algee | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jenell L Hardy | President |
| 2024-2024 | Jonne' Brown | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kyle James Sturm | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Holderhaugh | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Nicholas Crompton | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Paul Taylor | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Shalund Weatherfall | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Steven L Young Sr | Former Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Toni M Delporte | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Paul T Zindars | Construction Manager | - |
| 2019 | Colin Thomas Ramage | Treasurer | - |
| 2018 | Sheila E Dodd | Executive Director | - |
| 2017 | Bryce K Hendren-Santiago | Volunteer | - |
| 2015 | Erica Lynn Wood | Intern | - |
| 2015 | Lane Serena Olander | Research Director Of Current Agency, Sandage Project | - |
| 2012 | Ronald W Lyman | Vice President | - |
| 2011 | Beverly Ann Huffman | Executive Director | - |
| 2009 | Ellen G Willcox | Build Volunteer Mananger | - |
| 2008 | Marcus William Roll | Operations Manager | - |
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