Government Accountability Alliance
The organization advocates on behalf of taxpayers at the Illinois capitol and across the state. It does this by drafting legislation, offering testimony, encouraging grassroots involvement and encouraging pro-free enterprise positions on bills.
Government Accountability Alliance at a glance
In short: Government Accountability Alliance reported $755 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $755 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -79.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $934,723
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,370,159
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $15,348
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,070,718
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Government Accountability Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $755 (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it reported $755 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vote No on Amendment 1 NFP Chicago, IL | Grant to support other tax-exempt organization which shares in a similiar mission. | $1,240,000 |
| Common Sense Reforms Chicago, IL | Grant to support other tax-exempt organization which shares in a similiar mission. | $425,000 |
| American Jobs and Growth Fund Washington, DC | Grant to support other tax-exempt organization which shares in a similiar mission. | $350,000 |
| Voter Protection NFP Chicago, IL | Grant to support other tax-exempt organization which shares in a similiar mission. | $50,000 |
| Illinois Policy Pac Chicago, IL | Grant to support other tax-exempt organization which shares in a similiar mission. | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $934,723 | $3,370,159 | $3,070,718 | $755 | Total only | $15,348 |
| 2023 | $495,698 | $3,343,911 | $3,582,875 | $3,594 | Total only | $80,042 |
| 2022 | $4,163,588 | $5,679,809 | $6,180,745 | $2,089,000 | 5 | $31,672 |
| 2021 | $2,899,846 | $5,203,851 | $3,394,932 | $50,200 | 2 | $425 |
| 2020 | $1,674,327 | $4,512,958 | $4,141,258 | $980,132 | 4 | $5,556 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Government Accountability Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Government Accountability Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $935K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $755 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Government Accountability Alliance is led by Matthew Paprocki, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Paprocki
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $109K (2024)
John Tillman
Chairman
CEO & Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Craig Manske
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Albrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Street
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Yelvington
Senior Vice President
Vice President-Communicati → Vice President - Communications, 2021
Vice President - Communications → Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Amy Korte
Executive Vice President
Director of Policy → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $42K (2024)
James Long
Vice President of Government Affairs
Director of Government Affairs → Director of Government Aff, 2023
Director of Government Aff → Vice President of Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $56K (2024)
Christopher Andriesen
Vice President of Operations
Vice President Operations → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Austin Jack
Vice President External Relations
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$11K (2024)
Art Margulis
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Bachrach
Vice Chairman
Director & Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mailee Smith (2023) — Staff Attorney
- Former: Adam Shuster (2022) — Vice President of Policy
- Former: Elizabeth Shydlowski (2022) — External Relations Officer
- Former: Jordan Ryan (2021) — Senior Director Gov't Affairs
- Former: Orphe Divounguy (2021) — Chief Economist
- Former: Emily McCallister (2020) — Vice President-External Re
- Former: Katie Spaniak (2020) — Director
- Former: William Rohe (2020) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Matthew Paprocki (President and CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Government Accountability Alliance
How much does Government Accountability Alliance give each year?
Government Accountability Alliance reported $755 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $4K in grants paid.
How large is Government Accountability Alliance?
Government Accountability Alliance reported $935K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Government Accountability Alliance?
Government Accountability Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $935K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Government Accountability Alliance operate?
Government Accountability Alliance has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Government Accountability Alliance's EIN?
Government Accountability Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4204629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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