Dr. Bryan Renfro President | John Wood Community College
Dr. Bryan Renfro President | John Wood Community College
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 1984, John Wood Community College states that its mission is: “To promote the College throughout the community college district; to build goodwill and friendships for the College; and to seek financial support for the College, its programs and development from private sources within and beyond the College district.”
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 $721,894 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $477,465 in contributions overall. It also reported $477,465 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, John Wood Community College had $3,635,120 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $3,767,640, indicating a 3.6% 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.
John Wood Community 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | BRYAN DALE RENFRO | Ex-Officio Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carol E Brockmiller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David J Rakers | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Diane B Ary | Vice President/Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Donna L Jansen | President |
| 2024-2024 | Eric J Thomas | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gina Sheurman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Holly Jones | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James A Rapp | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Janell Farmer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jerry T Hagmeier | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jil Tracy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Joe Dierker | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Josh Welker | Ex-Officio Director |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Coleberd | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Abraham Gray | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Travis Duke | Student Trustee |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dennis D Wingerter | Grounds Keeper | - |
| 2024 | Michele L Westmaas | Coordinator, College For Life | - |
| 2014 | Andrew Scott Marshall | Editor In Chief | - |
| 2008 | Patricia White | - | |
| 2008 | Samuel Mark Zaerr | - | |
| 2002 | Cheri Weyermann | - | |
| 2001 | Clara Rose | - | |
| 2001 | Sandra Hutton Thomas | - | |
| 1999 | Arlene D Uhlmeyer | - | |
| 1998 | Clara Roberta Rose | - | |
| 1998 | Joy L Barker | - | |
| 1992 | Samuel J Columbus | - | |
| - | Barbara A Lieber | - | |
| - | Brenda L Senter | - | |
| - | Cynthia A Hagan | - | |
| - | Diane E Vose | - | |
| - | Ina Michele Rush | - | |
| - | Lana Myers | - | |
| - | Lisa Bock | - | |
| - | Mallory Ann Bejster | - | |
| - | Olga Sorokin | - | |
| - | Patsy C Zellers | - | |
| - | Philip A Krupps | - | |
| - | Roger E Phoenix | - | |
| - | Sally Mcpherson | - | |
| - | Sean Eifert | - | |
| - | William Schaffer | - |
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