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About us
The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Today, the Greater Illinois Chapter serves the more than half million Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer’s disease who are in our chapter area, including 210,000 people with the disease plus family members and caregivers.
Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
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Financial information
The Greater Illinois Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c) 3 nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Chapter uses 84% of all funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Chapter Audited Financial Statement
To view the most recent audited financial statements for the Chapter, click below.
Year ending June 30, 2009
Year ending June 30, 2008
Year ending June 30, 2007
Year ending June 30, 2006
The Greater Illinois Chapter has chosen to be included in the IRS 990 Group Tax Return for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, and did not file a separate return. Click here to display the National Alzheimer’s Association IRS 990 Group Tax Returns.
Annual Report
FY08 Annual Report 
(PDF)
FY07 Annual Report (PDF)
FY06 Annual Report (PDF)
FY05 Annual Report (PDF)
Strategic Plan
The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter Strategic Plan mirrors the National Long-Range Strategic Plan, providing a common vision and mission for the chapter and for the national office, and serving as a roadmap for future development.
FY09 - FY11 Strategic Plan (PDF)
Standard Operating Objectives
FY09 - FY11 Standard Operating Objectives (PDF)
Board of directors – Greater Illinois Chapter
Officers
Stephen C. Mack, Chair
Bryan Selander, Vice Chair
Paul Caponigri, Treasurer
Jill Stetson, Secretary
Stuart Gaines, Past Chair
Committee Chairs
Paul Caponigri, Chair, Finance
Mary Elsner, Chair, Governance
Guy Geller, Chair, Communications
Daneen Jachino, Board Liaison to Development Staff
Directors
Charlene Aaron
Gloria Bonner
Cathy Edge
Joseph Harrington
Stephen P. Hester
Anthony L. Hirschtritt
Michael P. O’Brien
Scott Perry
Christopher Randolph
Candace Koehn Watt
Administrative staff
President & CEO
Erna Colborn
Vice President, Finance and Operations
Janet Devlin
Vice President, Program Services
Melanie Chavin
Vice President, Development
Lisa Lee
Director, MIS
Douglas Ip
Director, Innovative Information Management
Salvador Bayron
Director, Communications
Nancy Rainwater
Manager, President’s Office
Cindy Marsden
