What does Greater Chicago Food Depository do?

The organization serves as a business advocacy and membership organization, representing member interests in policy development, providing networking opportunities, and supporting regional economic development initiatives through strategic partnerships and programming.

Who can become a member?

Membership is available to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and professionals operating in IL. Member benefits include networking opportunities, advocacy representation, professional development resources, and participation in regional economic development initiatives.

How is the organization funded?

Funding comes primarily from membership dues, corporate sponsorships, program fees, and grants. Financial support enables the organization to provide member services, conduct advocacy work, and implement programs serving the regional business community.

How can I get involved?

Individuals and organizations can participate through membership, committee service, event attendance, and program sponsorship. The organization welcomes engagement from business leaders interested in supporting regional economic development and business advocacy priorities.

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Chicago, IL · Founded 1978

Supporting business and community development in IL

Primary audience

Business Members

Work area

Regional Advocacy

Topic

Economic Development

Contact

Katherine Maehr

Website Contact

About Organization

Greater Chicago Food Depository serves the business community in Chicago, IL through advocacy and leadership development. The organization manages $275.9M in annual revenue, $222.1M in assets. Recent financial data shows organizational stability over the past three years.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$275.9M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$222.1M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$275,870,292	$261,192,103	$222,053,390	368
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$197,032,572	$200,244,560	$205,203,000	362
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$180,413,430	$181,434,874	$197,112,141	359
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$281,823,952	$237,651,241	$217,303,991	308
2019	$205,874,058	$154,827,193	$172,857,634	293
2018	$136,086,288	$122,289,957	$128,231,670	294

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Engagement

Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs
02

Strategic Planning

Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities
03

Program Implementation

Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders
04

Impact Assessment

Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Chicago Food Depository

FOOD, NUTRITION

Supports stakeholders through food, nutrition programming designed to address community needs

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Delivers comprehensive services focused on program support to advance organizational mission and impact

COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

Facilitates collaboration and development in community human services through targeted programming and partnerships

COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

Supports stakeholders through community human services programming designed to address community needs

K FOOD, AGRICULTURE NUTRITION

Coordinates k food, agriculture nutrition efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Katherine Maehr

Executive Director And CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $408,242

Jill Rahman

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $335,282

Jill Zimmerman

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $297,850

Andrew Lutsey

Director Of Business Analytics

Full-time

Compensation: $219,535

Katherine R Maehr

Executive Director & CEO

Sheila Creghin

VP Of Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $287,386

Joni Duncan

VP Of People And Culture

Full-time

Compensation: $282,172

Mary Pelican

VP Of Finance

Full-time

Compensation: $281,749

Joseph Rodriguez

VP Of Transportation, Warehousing And Facilities

Full-time

Compensation: $233,060

Amy Laboy

VP Programs & Community Partnership

Full-time

Compensation: $231,030

Michael Seikel

Head Of Technology Transformation

32 hrs/week

Compensation: $207,061

Sophie Milam

VP Of Policy, Advocacy & Engagement

Full-time

Compensation: $206,395

Milestones

2025

Program Enhancement

2025

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Carlos San Jose Director 1.00 hrs/week

Diane Schanzenbach Director 1.00 hrs/week

Fr Manny Dorantes Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jennifer Vachon Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Jay Shannon MD Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week

Kelly Richmond Pope Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lee Rosenberg Director 1.00 hrs/week

Marc Paulhus Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Parrell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Monica Moss Director 1.00 hrs/week

Monica Peek Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nasrin Thierer Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ricardo Crumble Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sam Nandi Director 1.00 hrs/week

Steve Koch Director 1.00 hrs/week

Waldo Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.5M

Highest Paid

$473K

Katherine Maehr

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Maehr	Executive Director And CEO	$408,242	$64,950	$473,192	40
Jill Rahman	Chief Operating Officer	$335,282	$65,259	$400,541	40
Jill Zimmerman	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$297,850	$61,920	$359,770	40
Sheila Creghin	VP Of Operations	$287,386	$61,363	$348,749	40
Joni Duncan	VP Of People And Culture	$282,172	$62,461	$344,633	40
Mary Pelican	VP Of Finance	$281,749	$56,057	$337,806	40
Joseph Rodriguez	VP Of Transportation, Warehousing And Facilities	$233,060	$21,089	$254,149	40
Amy Laboy	VP Programs & Community Partnership	$231,030	$21,771	$252,801	40
Andrew Lutsey	Director Of Business Analytics	$219,535	$32,821	$252,356	40
Sophie Milam	VP Of Policy, Advocacy & Engagement	$206,395	$21,569	$227,964	40
Michael Seikel	Head Of Technology Transformation	$207,061	$8,636	$215,697	32

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Maehr	Executive Director And CEO	$402,524	$45,393	$447,917	40
Jill Rahman	Chief Operating Officer	$333,621	$40,119	$373,740	40
Jill Zimmerman	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$294,968	$40,021	$334,989	40
Sheila Creghin	VP Of Operations	$285,387	$41,107	$326,494	40
Mary Pelican	VP Of Finance	$267,399	$29,186	$296,585	40
Joni Duncan	VP Of People And Culture	$251,098	$27,434	$278,532	40
Amy Laboy	VP Programs & Community Partnership	$229,930	$14,060	$243,990	40
Andrew Lutsey	Director Of Business Analytics	$209,491	$14,468	$223,959	40
Michael Seikel	Head Of Technology Transformation	$208,332	$2,217	$210,549	32
Sophie Milam	VP Of Policy, Advocacy & Engagement	$203,631	$2,116	$205,747	40
Joseph Rodriguez	VP Of Transportation, Warehousing And Facilities M	$186,327	$16,773	$203,100	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Maehr	Executive Director/CEO	$374,871	$37,514	$412,385	40
Jill Rahman	Chief Operating Officer	$296,867	$13,476	$310,343	40
Jill Zimmerman	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$272,509	$31,088	$303,597	40
Nicole Robinson	Chief Partnership And Programs Officer	$270,345	$26,095	$296,440	40
Sheila Creghin	VP Of Operations	$256,105	$31,318	$287,423	40
Dennis James	CFO Until 7/2/21	$236,226	$28,064	$264,290	40
Joan Chow	Chief Marketing Officer	$211,766	$18,605	$230,371	40
Andrew Lutsey	SR. Director Of Process And Systems Integration	$201,958	$16,292	$218,250	40
Valerie Toney Parker	CPO Until 3/26/21	$169,794	—	$169,794	40
Joseph Rodriguez	SR. Director Of Operations	$134,314	$25,975	$160,289	40
Amy Laboy	VP Programs And Community Partnerships	$130,286	$18,426	$148,712	40
Michael Seikel	Head Of Technology Transformation	$145,638	$337	$145,975	40
Joni Duncan	VP Of People And Culture	$131,851	$7,463	$139,314	40
Mary Pelican	VP Of Finance Beginning 6/14/21	$125,531	$3,772	$129,303	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Maehr	Executive Director/CEO	$337,000	$55,828	$392,828	40
Jill Zimmerman	VP Of Development	$257,047	$48,734	$305,781	40
Dennis James	CFO Until 7/2/21	$241,750	$52,298	$294,048	40
Sheila Creghin	VP Of Operations	$246,059	$46,757	$292,816	40
Nicole Robinson	VP Of Community Impact	$249,392	$42,849	$292,241	40
Joan Chow	Chief Marketing Officer	$241,710	$35,566	$277,276	40
Valerie Parker	CPO Until 3/26/21	$217,372	$37,787	$255,159	40
Andrew Lutsey	VP Of Strategic Initiative	$205,010	$30,598	$235,608	40
Jill Rahman	Chief Operating Officer	$191,052	$5,232	$196,284	40
Joseph Rodriguez	SR. Director Of Operations	$150,753	$35,868	$186,621	40
Anand Varghese	SR. Director Of Individual Giving	$135,036	$27,827	$162,863	40
Thomas Mulvey	Director Of Accounting	$121,803	$35,017	$156,820	40
Amy Laboy	SR. Director Of Programs	$127,814	$26,867	$154,681	40
Sophie Milam	SR. Director Of Public Policy	$128,098	$23,472	$151,570	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kate Maehr	Executive Director	$337,145	$48,194	$385,339	40
Dennis James	CFO	$252,142	$45,408	$297,550	40
Jill Zimmerman	VP Of Development	$255,967	$41,293	$297,260	40
Sheila Creghin	VP Of Operations	$242,396	$40,247	$282,643	40
Nicole Robinson	VP Of Community Impact	$246,536	$35,310	$281,846	40
Joan Chow	Chief Marketing Officer	$239,650	$30,046	$269,696	40
Valerie Parker	Chief People Officer	$215,445	$30,523	$245,968	40
Andrew Lutsey	VP Of Strategic Initiatives	$196,905	$13,519	$210,424	40
Joseph Rodriguez	SR. Director Of Operations	$124,885	$33,262	$158,147	40
Thomas Mulvey	Director Of Accounting	$121,669	$33,856	$155,525	40
Anand Varghese	SR. Director Of Individual Giving	$120,780	$24,530	$145,310	40
Jessica Swider	Controller	$118,739	$24,545	$143,284	40
Amy Laboy	SR. Director Of Programs	$115,721	$23,479	$139,200	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$10K Total Given

Democratic $10,242 (100%)

20 Contributions

$512 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

4 Individual Donors

Jill A Rahman 14 contributions • $517 avg

$7,244

Jill Rahman 3 contributions • $700 avg

$2,100

Matthew Crossett 2 contributions • $250 avg

$500

Guadalupe Hernandez 1 contribution • $398 avg

$398

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Jill A Rahman with 14 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Jill Rahman at $700 each

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Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $4,750

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$6.7M Grants Received

$95.1M Grants Given

94 Organizations

Top Funders

45 total

The Chicago Community Trust

$1.9M

Give N Kind

$1.8M

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$936K

American Endowment Foundation

$490K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$136K

United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc.

$128K

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$96K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$94K

Give Lively Foundation Inc.

$87K

Community Foundation For The Fox Valley

$85K

+35 more funders

Top Grantees

49 total

City Of Chicago Office Of Emergency Management And Communications CHICAGO, IL

$21.8M

Grace And Peace Church CHICAGO, IL

$15.6M

Nourishing Hope CHICAGO, IL

$8.7M

Restoration Ministries HARVEY, IL

$5.7M

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp CHICAGO, IL · 2 grants

$5.3M

Willow Creek Community Care Center SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

$3.6M

Shepherd's Hope Ltd CHICAGO, IL

$3.1M

American Association Of Single Parents DOLTON, IL

$2.7M

The Friendship Center CHICAGO, IL

$2.5M

Above And Beyond Family Recovery Center CHICAGO, IL

$2.1M

+39 more grantees

The Chicago Community Trust Give N Kind American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Give Lively Foundation Inc. Community Foundation For The Fox Valley Rsm US Foundation Farmlink Project Robert R Mccormick Foundation CoreGiving Co Silicon Valley Community Foundation The Albertsons Companies Foundation Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Motorsports Charities Inc. Lineage Foundation For Good Give Back Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable American Gift Fund Islamic Relief USA Chicago White Sox Charities Inc International Alliance Theatrical Stage Means Database Inc Pledgeling Foundation Tides Foundation Center on Budget and Policy Priorities City Of Chicago Office Of Emergency Management And Communications Grace And Peace Church Nourishing Hope Restoration Ministries New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp Willow Creek Community Care Center Shepherd's Hope Ltd American Association Of Single Parents The Friendship Center Above And Beyond Family Recovery Center Chicago Lawn Ucc Orland Township Food Pantry Fndn Figueroa Wu Family Foundation Schaumburg Township Marillac St Vincent Family Services Common Pantry Valley Kingdom Ministries International Inc. Chosen Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Church Respond Now Pilsen Wellness Center Inc. New Hope Community Food Pantry New Hope Bible Church Apostolic Faith Church Grace Central Outreach Edward G Irvin Foundation Share Food Share Love Food Pantry Lighthouse Of Hope Assembly Northwestern University Settlement Association Heritage International Christian Church Grace Ucc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Chicago Food Depository

Phone

(773) 247-3663

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4100 W Ann Lurie Place Chicago, IL 60632

Greater Chicago Food Depository

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Engagement

Strategic Planning

Program Implementation

Impact Assessment

Programs and Initiatives

FOOD, NUTRITION

PROGRAM SUPPORT

COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

K FOOD, AGRICULTURE NUTRITION

Team & Leadership

Katherine Maehr

Jill Rahman

Jill Zimmerman

Andrew Lutsey

Katherine R Maehr

Sheila Creghin

Joni Duncan

Mary Pelican

Joseph Rodriguez

Amy Laboy

Michael Seikel

Sophie Milam

Milestones

Program Enhancement

Continued Impact

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Contact

Phone

Social