Alpha USA
Providing curriculum and training to reach out to individuals and help them explore the validity and relevance of the christian faith through debate and discussion.
Alpha USA at a glance
In short: Alpha USA gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,697,831
- +253.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alpha USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alpha International USA Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $256K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha International USA Inc Carol Stream, IL | Global Vision Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $10,697,831 | $28,940,812 | $20,916,104 | $15,000 | 1 | $10,538 |
| 2023 | $3,029,681 | $15,678,545 | $16,407,205 | $256,000 | 1 | $13,028 |
| 2022 | $3,700,763 | $10,257,909 | $10,789,171 | — | — | $4,808 |
| 2021 | $4,051,813 | $10,198,645 | $9,674,374 | — | — | $3,640 |
| 2020 | $3,294,983 | $11,808,004 | $10,430,227 | — | — | $1,862 |
| 2019 | $2,108,154 | $8,467,442 | $8,304,802 | — | — | $3,250 |
About Alpha USA
Based on IRS filings
Alpha USA is a public charity focused on religion, based in Carol Stream, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alpha USA is led by Bonnie Jean Yule-Kuehne, Regional Executive Director on filings since 2020; 11 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Jean Yule-Kuehne
Regional Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Heather Grizzle
Board Chairman
Development Committee Chair → Board Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Todd Proctor
Church Networks Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Jessica Gatton
Ministry Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Cameron Peter Willett
Director of the Campaign
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Kari Nicolle Downs
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Megan Kroll
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
Jody Jonsson
Director
Personnel Committee Chair → Board Chairman, 2020
Board Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Palau
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Markus Hottenrott
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Wojcik
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Barber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Alt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Shintani
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Toulmin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Andrew Wentz
Cheif Executive Officer
Ministry Director → Cheif Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $168K (2024)
Sean Hogan
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $124K (2024)
Regina Carle Bergeron
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Takeisha Baker
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Todd Matthew Siegel
Global Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Andrzej Skiba
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Thomas
Vice Chairman of the Board
Director → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: John Mackay (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Emery (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Tricia Neill (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Stacy Spencer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyle Wallace (2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Craig Springer (2019–2022) — National Director
- Former: Takeisha Washington (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Brad Lomenick (2019) — Director
- Former: Christopher Hill (2019) — Director
- Former: Christopher Todd Proct (2019) — Church Networks Director
- Former: Dana Sanders (2019) — Development Director
- Former: David Segel (2019) — Director
- Former: Eduardo Nevares (2019) — Director
- Former: Tony Cimmarrusti (2019) — Director
- Former: Tory Baucum (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $215K, to Regina Carle Bergeron (Chief Development Officer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alpha USA
How much does Alpha USA give each year?
Alpha USA gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $256K across 1 grant.
How large is Alpha USA?
Alpha USA reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.9M.
What is Alpha USA?
Alpha USA is a public charity focused on religion, based in Carol Stream, IL. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alpha USA operate?
Alpha USA has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Alpha USA's EIN?
Alpha USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3962840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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