1891 Financial Life
1891 FINANCIAL LIFE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED INSURANCE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS PRODUCTS AND MEMBER BENEFITS THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SECURITY WHILE HELPING TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING SERVICE PROJECTS THAT REFLECT COMMON SHARED VALUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$151.1M
-4.1% YoY
Revenue
$10.4M
-48.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$7.2M
-7.9% YoY
Expenses
$11.9M
-43.1% YoY
About 1891 Financial Life
Based on IRS filings
1891 Financial Life is a nonprofit organization, based in SCHAUMBURG, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $7.2M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $151,132,165 | $157,615,190 | $164,907,014 |
| Revenue | $10,371,568 | $19,991,976 | $15,073,073 |
| Expenses | $11,910,809 | $20,935,294 | $14,633,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,183,121 | $7,798,482 | $8,871,689 |
| 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
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BICKUS | CEO | 40 | $203,123 |
| BRIAN LAWLESS | BOARD TREASU | 2 | $19,500 |
| JEANNE FILLIPP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $18,000 |
| MARGARET SCHMITT | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $17,500 |
| LEAH JANSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $15,875 |
| CHRISTINE CORSO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $14,625 |
| COLLETTE CESAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $14,000 |
| MICHAEL FRIAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,500 |
| CAROLE WITKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $14,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is 1891 Financial Life?
As of 2024, 1891 Financial Life holds $151.1M in total assets with $10.4M in annual revenue.
Where does 1891 Financial Life operate?
1891 Financial Life has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is 1891 Financial Life's EIN?
1891 Financial Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1981330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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