4-H Federation Foundation of Will County
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Peotone, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County at a glance
In short: 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County gave $2K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $430), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,150
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $430
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $47,942
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Lenox Explorers 4H Club ($700). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 931% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $392 (2020) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Lenox Explorers 4H Club New Lenox, IL | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities | $700 |
| Prairie 4H Club Beecher, IL | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities | $550 |
| Willing Wilton Workers 4H Club Manhattan, IL | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities | $450 |
| Wesley Hustlers 4H Club Wilmington, IL | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities | $225 |
| Will County Saddle Club New Lenox, IL | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities | $225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,942 | — | $2,610 | $2,150 | 5 | $2,150 | — | — |
| 2024 | $42,230 | $200 | $2,342 | $1,800 | 4 | $2,253 | — | — |
| 2023 | $35,690 | $1,250 | $2,638 | $1,100 | 4 | $32,578 | — | — |
| 2022 | $58,593 | $28,243 | $4,483 | $1,300 | 4 | $2,983 | $9,922 | — |
| 2021 | $43,120 | $18,043 | $3,273 | $1,400 | 6 | $11,763 | — | $1,263 |
| 2020 | $26,150 | — | $610 | $392 | 3 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County is led by David Mills, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Mills
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesia Healy
Treasurer
Treasurer → Tresurer, 2022
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stasia Knox
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County
How much does 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County give each year?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County gave $2K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's typical grant size?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's median grant in 2025 was $450, and its average grant was $430, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County give grants?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Lenox, IL (2 grants).
Does 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities" (5 grants).
Who are 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's largest grantees?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's largest 2025 grantees include New Lenox Explorers 4H Club ($700), Prairie 4H Club ($550) and Willing Wilton Workers 4H Club ($450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County reported $48K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Peotone, IL. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2025.
What is 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's EIN?
4-H Federation Foundation of Will County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2742255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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