The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is a nonprofit organization designated as a 501(c)(3) and serves as the umbrella organization for one of the nation's largest public workforce systems. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization stewards federal workforce development funding designated by the City of Chicago and Cook County. It guides a network of 70+ community-based organizations, American Job Centers, sector and youth-focused hubs, and career centers serving all residents and businesses within Cook County, including the City of Chicago and more than 200 other municipalities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.9M
-15.5% YoY
Revenue
$80.1M
-2.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$151K
+76.5% YoY
Expenses
$81.0M
-0.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To create, promote, and effectively manage a network of workforce development organizations that design innovative solutions to address business needs and prepare individuals for and connect them to career opportunities.
Vision: Every person has the opportunity to build a career; every business has the talent to grow and compete in a global economy.
Core Values:
- Collaboration
- Dignity of Work
- Equity
- Financial Responsibility
- Innovation
- Quality
- Transparency
The organization's work focuses on connecting people to meaningful careers, supporting career seekers in building purpose-driven careers, and empowering employers to strengthen their teams and shape the future of work in the region. Key industry sectors include healthcare, manufacturing, transportation/distribution/logistics, and information technology.
Grantmaking
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership functions as a grantmaker, distributing federal workforce development funding to its network of partner organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership serves Cook County, Illinois, including the City of Chicago and more than 200 other municipalities throughout the county.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $80,064,940
- Total Expenses: $80,953,196
- Total Assets: $24,934,496
- Total Liabilities: $22,100,000
- Number of Employees: 98
Historical Assets (2023): $29,521,414
The organization maintains a high program expense ratio, directing nearly all funds toward its programs. It demonstrates strong financial oversight and transparency practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,934,496 | $29,521,414 | $31,507,856 |
| Revenue | $80,064,940 | $82,312,669 | $89,236,447 |
| Expenses | $80,953,196 | $81,287,364 | $88,904,298 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $151,333 | $85,750 | $1,187 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- George Wright: Chief Executive Officer
- Patrick Combs: Interim CEO (noted in U.S. Economic Development Administration documentation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT GEORGE | CEO | 42.5 | $228,359 |
| MASSEL SUSAN BISON | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 42.5 | $154,531 |
| MOTA JOSE A | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 42.5 | $168,914 |
| LEWIS MARISA Z | CPO | 42.5 | $152,222 |
| BALCSIK MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR OF RISK | 42.5 | $144,524 |
| JOHNSON EBONY | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 42.5 | $134,631 |
| CATTOUSECLAUDIA | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT | 42.5 | $145,417 |
| SANTACATERINA AMY M | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND BUDGETS | 42.5 | $146,794 |
| SWANSON BRADLEY DAVID | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | 42.5 | $124,454 |
| TREJO PILAR | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM PERFORMANCE | 42.5 | $127,119 |
| GORDON SHEILA Y | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $144,524 |
| PRADO PATRICIA | REGIONAL MANAGER | 42.5 | $115,835 |
| RANDLE DORA A | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $114,474 |
| ELLIOTT THADIUS | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $111,831 |
| GONZALEZ PEDRO | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,000 |
| HOGAN ANNE E | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $114,474 |
| BRANNIGANKATHLEEN M | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $109,455 |
| THOMAS PAMELA | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,212 |
| VIZUETA VICTOR | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,213 |
| WILLIAMS JASMINE | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $105,109 |
| WALTON MICHAEL | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $106,270 |
| KO CAROLE | EMPLOYEE | 42 | $102,834 |
| CODY-ROBINSON TONYA L | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,212 |
| MOORE PATRICIA | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,213 |
| BUENROSTRO VERONICA | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $103,308 |
| BATEYMARION | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $100,212 |
| GARCIA ABRAHAM DAVID | EMPLOYEE | 42.5 | $102,819 |
| HAVEN ALLEN | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ADAM HECKTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL JACOBSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PAMELA MCDONOUGH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JACKI ROBINSON-IVY | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MARC SCHULMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LIISA STARK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MS MONICA HASLIP | DIRECTOR | 42.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Good Jobs Challenge Grant:** The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership received an $18,548,723 award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the "Good Jobs Chicago" project, focusing on system development across key industries in Cook County.
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Recipient of $18.5 Million ...**Infrastructure Investment:** The organization received $2.5 million in grants to prepare and connect Black and Latinx workers to quality jobs as Chicago prepared to deploy federal infrastructure dollars.
2.5 Million in Grants to Prepare and Connect Black and Latinx Workers to**Women's History Month Initiative:** The organization highlighted women's opportunities in manufacturing, featuring Diana Peters, Executive Director and Founder of Symbol Training Institute, to address myths about women in manufacturing careers.
**Annual Reporting:** The organization publishes annual reports documenting its work, with the most recent Program Year 2024 Annual Report covering July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
**Western Governors University Partnership:** The organization received a $10,000 sponsorship from Western Governors University to support regional workforce development.
Western Governors University Supports Regional Workforce ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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