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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Kaskaskia College

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George Evans President | Kaskaskia College

George Evans President | Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $7,275,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

The listed appropriations included two grants of $6,200,000 and $1,000,000, plus an additional grant of $75,000, 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 1965, Kaskaskia College states that its mission is: “To support, sustain, and elevate the success of Kaskaskia College students.”

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 $2,369,970 in total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $2,118,880 in contributions overall. It also reported $69,516 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,996,750 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Kaskaskia College had $9,707,440 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $11,909,400, indicating a 22.7% 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.

Kaskaskia College 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.

State of Illinois Approved Grants to Kaskaskia College
Fiscal YearTotal Grants/ContractsTotal Taxpayer $$
20243$7,275,000
Kaskaskia College 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Bill HawleyDirector
2024-2024Brad BarkauDirector
2024-2024Bruce Barkau2nd Vice President
2024-2024Bryan HolthausDirector
2024-2024Craig FinkePresident
2024-2024Dennis HeskerDirector
2024-2024Jack JohnstonDirector
2024-2024James LampeDirector
2024-2024Jay JolliffTreasurer
2024-2024Jerry MoyerDirector
2024-2024Judy M HemkerAssistant Treasurer
2024-2024Judy HemkerAssistant Treasurer
2024-2024Karen DrosteDirector
2024-2024Leonard RoseDirector
2024-2024Lualice KampwerthSecretary
2024-2024Marvin WeigmanDirector
2024-2024Maryann Elizabeth LangenfeldDirector
2024-2024Michelle GuymonDirector
2024-2024Nathan DeienDirector
2024-2024Ted MaconDirector
2024-2024TYLER P BATESDirector
2024-2024Wesley Gozia1st Vice President
2024-2024Whitney LuebbersDirector
Kaskaskia College Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Amparo C WoldenEnglish Second Language Tutor-
2024Angela MeyersBuildings And Grounds Technician-
2024Anthony M DavisAdjunct Clinical Faculty-
2024Ashley R FinleyStudent-
2024Betty Jett-
2024Betty R JonesHuman Resources Director-
2024Brian E MosbyStudent-
2024Brian K WeemsMedia Technician-
2024Bruce A FischerPorgarmmer And Analyst-
2024Clifford Mason JourdanAssociate Professor Of Music And Department Chair Of Fine And Performing Arts-
2024Cristina D MyersAssistant Professor Of Nursing-
2024Darius Eu-Boom TanGrounds Worker-
2024Dennis W RobertsHistory Professor-
2024Donna M SchofieldStudent-
2024Donna Jean RubleAdjunct English Instructor-
2024Dylan C SandersOwner Of Fragmented Soles, Student-
2024Frances J. Smith SmithAdministrative Assistant-
2024Franceska J WindlerCoordinator-
2024George M EvansPresident-
2024Irene May YoungAdministrative Assistant-
2024Jacob L SchnurDsp And Cpi Training Coordinator-
2024Jane M HerrmannDirector Of Pta And Massage Therapy Programs-
2024Jean G MeyersInstructor-
2024Kathleen M CrainTechnology Assistant-
2024Kent A SickmeyerAssistant Professor-
2024Kimberly J StormProfessor-
2024Lana Sue PetersAdjunct Faculty-
2024Laura B SheathelmInstitutional Research Coordinator-
2024Laura L MondyAssistant Professor Of Computer Information Technology-
2024Leanna R BundyStudent Worker-
2024Lisa G RingNursing Professor-
2024Lois J KellermannProgrammer Analyst-
2024Lyle E GrossProgram Coordinator - Assistant Professor Industrial Technology-
2024Malia R BoozerPrint Shop Manager-
2024Mary JonesAdministrative Assistant To Vice President Administrative Services-
2024Michele HillLaboratory Assistant, Adjunct Faculty-
2024Misty Ann UlmerNursing Instructor-
2024Nancy C CripeStudent-
2024Nancy L KinseyVice President Of Administrative Services At Kaskaskia College-
2024Nancy A MattsonDirector Of Student Accounts-
2024Nicolas A FarleyDean Of Career And Technical Education-
2024Peter T DonnellyProfessor At Kaskaskia College-
2024Richard S IsenbergAdjunct Faculty-
2024Steven JulianStudent-
2024Susan June Rutledge-JukesCna Instructor-
2024Terry M SandersAdministrative Assistant-
2024Timothy W MarchBusiness Technology Department Chair-
2024Tina M HortonGrant Accountant-
2024Travis L VailA.A.S Hvac Kaskaskia College-
2024Yvonne Kay HallamCareer And Academic Advisor, Trio And Sss-
2018Andrew William DaleyIt Technician-
2018James K TenpennyFormer College Professor-
2017April A KlammStudent-
2016Adam Carothers EssesHead Women's Basketball Coach And Athletic Director At Kaskaskia College-
2016Damik Mikjeal SabatosStudent Worker It Service Technician-
2016David E HallAdjunct Instructor-
2015Cade Scott MillerStudent Worker-
2015Gregory Linzer TurnerAdjunct Instructor-
2015James Patrick ReinckeAdjunct Business Instructor-
2015Madeline Hunter WernsmanStudent Nurse-
2015Matthew GrossStudent Webmaster-
2015Regina Joy RobartAdjunct Reading Instructor-
2014Constance A WagnerAdjunct Instructor Phelbotomy Program And School Of Nursing-
2014Gary SchultzGraphic Designer-
2014James KellermannGed Instructor-
2014Kara Renee MetzgerSupport Specialist-
2014Ronald G Casseday-
2014Timothy T RawAdjunct Professor Of Chemistry-
2013Brigitte N KollmanFinancial Aid Student Worker-
2013Debbie BryantAdministrative Assistant To Vice President Of Instructional Services-
2013Michele Anette TeelStudent Tutor-
2013Mike A RudibaughAdjunct Faculty And Pi Director Of National Science Foundation Grant-
2013Pamela A Debernardi-
2012Courtney JohnsonDance Coach-
2012Emily A BeckerArt Gallery Assistant-
2012Sharon FeyOutreach Specialist Coordinator-
2012Steven D ChristBookstore Assistant-
2012Susan B. WurthRetired Associate Professor-
2011Christina Annette TurpenTutor-
2011Robert Hawkins-
2010Addae Mensa Brown HoustonHead Women's Assistant Basketball Coach-
2010Charles B RusiewskiLearning Resource Center And Computer Lab Assistant-
2010James D Walter-
2010Marci Rae BlumhorstStudent Employee - Welcome Desk-
2010Margaret J WinterJob Preparedness Coordinator-
2010Sara E McconnellSecretary And Student Worker-
2010Steven K PieszchalskiTutor And Receptionist-
2010Thomas C BlairStudent-
2009Bob Gene BowenDirector Of Facilities-
2009Patresa M Stockton-
2009Richard P Pawlisa-
2009William Samuel Summers IiAdjunct Faculty, Biology Instructor-
2008Gonzalo GonzalezAutocad Drafting Teachers Aide-
2008Jack C CookseyCooperative Education Coordinator-
2008James Kellerman-
2008Lawrence O ThorpesCulinary Arts Instructor-
2008Matt A GonzalezVolunteer Athletic Office Intern-
2006Deb Massena-
2006Vicki Nibling CookDean Of Continuing Education And University Alliance-
2005Dustin SoperAdjunct Community Education Instructor-
2004Shirley J KoellingAdjunct Faculty - English, Writing-
2004Timothy Thomas WightAdjunct Art Faculty-
2003Andrea E BoesterInstrutor - Math For Elementary Teachers-
2003Gary Hopper-
2002Jason C StarrComputer Lab Assistant-
2001Justin T MollOffice Of Public Relations Assistant-
2001Tanja Michaela Dorr-
1998Christopher Thomas-
1998Franklin L Fair-
1998Randy Cole-
1997Deloris T Hardy-
1996Ward Virgil SussenbachAdjunct Professor Of Communication And Ethics-
1995John J Warnecke-
1995Phyllis A Harmening-
1993Donna G Powless-
1993Doug Wall-
1993Vickie Cobble-
1991Lori Ann Trumbo-
1991Warren E Black-
1989Charles J Koehler-
1989Joseph C Mashburn-
1987Linda S DunkerStudent Recruiter-
1985Doris A Adams-
1985Douglas Wall-
1985Drennie Minton-
1985Samuel L Powe-
1985Vivian E Vaughn-
-Bruce Fischer-
-Craig D RoperAccountant-
-Daniel R Ising-
-Deborah Combs-
-Dennis E Middendorff-
-Gayle Harris-
-Harold Cohen-
-Jarod Perry-
-Jason Wimbury-
-Joan L Meredith-
-John K Ashdown-
-Jose Sola-
-Joy C Kingman-
-Judy M HemkerComptroller-
-Kristine L Schulz-
-Kyle Floyd-
-Matt Diekemper-
-Penny Sue QuinnPresident-
-Rhonda J BoehneAttorney-
-Roger Neil Grate-
-Scott W Forys-
-Susan K Villa-Arce-
-Toni R Moleski-
-Vickie Cook-
-William Holdridge-
-Zach Thompson-

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