American Copy Editors Education Fund
American Copy Editors Education Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carpentersville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $436K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K. Net investment income was $15K.
American Copy Editors Education Fund at a glance
In short: American Copy Editors Education Fund gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,067
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,067
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,067
- Total assets
- $435,771
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Copy Editors Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Copy Editors Society Ed Fund ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Copy Editors Education Fund gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 231% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Copy Editors Society Ed Fund Schaumburg, IL | Scholarship | $41,067 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,771 | $76,503 | $42,197 | $41,067 | 1 | $41,067 | $14,950 | $17,788 |
| 2023 | $401,465 | $37,092 | $32,283 | $30,021 | 1 | $30,021 | $13,133 | $16,191 |
| 2022 | $396,656 | $27,250 | $38,229 | $33,679 | 1 | $37,190 | $12,749 | $16,285 |
| 2021 | $82,418 | $36,203 | $23,971 | $19,689 | 1 | $19,689 | $15,340 | $19,637 |
| 2020 | $70,158 | $52,340 | $22,332 | $15,500 | 1 | — | $12,992 | $18,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Copy Editors Education Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Copy Editors Education Fund is led by Lisa McLendon, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa McLendon
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merrill Perlman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Holdway
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Chevannes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Fuchsberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Kuwana
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Augustyn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaux Henquinet
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Cameron
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maisha Maurant
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Jungman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alex Cruden (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andy Bechtel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Henry Fuhrmann (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jay Wang (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kari Majewski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Connolly (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Copy Editors Education Fund
How much does American Copy Editors Education Fund give each year?
American Copy Editors Education Fund gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is American Copy Editors Education Fund?
American Copy Editors Education Fund reported $436K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is American Copy Editors Education Fund?
American Copy Editors Education Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carpentersville, IL. It holds $436K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Copy Editors Education Fund operate?
American Copy Editors Education Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is American Copy Editors Education Fund's EIN?
American Copy Editors Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2406883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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