American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31
To seek to become a potent legislative force in the affairs of our state and nation; to endeavor to protect the benefits retiree public employees have earned; and to increase the quality of life of our members not only through legislative action, but also through education, training, and social events.
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 at a glance
In short: American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,019,375
- +9.0% 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 American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citizen Action Illinois ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Action Illinois Chicago, IL | Supreme Court Education Campaign and Annual Fundraiser | $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 | $2,019,375 | $653,955 | $519,681 | $15,000 | 1 | $83,989 |
| 2023 | $1,853,186 | $638,322 | $524,247 | $15,000 | 1 | $71,133 |
| 2022 | $1,703,320 | $591,317 | $429,593 | $30,000 | 1 | $34,913 |
| 2021 | $1,568,723 | $532,486 | $337,386 | $7,000 | Total only | $10,847 |
| 2020 | $1,401,285 | $484,609 | $322,048 | $25,000 | 1 | $10,294 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31
Based on IRS filings
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 is a public charity, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $84K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 is led by Larrry Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 28 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larrry Brown
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Mike Miller
Trustee
Trustee → Executive Board, 2023
Executive Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ormins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Heitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Voss
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Latoza
Southern Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alma Wingard
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treaurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clyde Wilson
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ford
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Spinner
Executive Board
Trustee → Executive Board, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Davis
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Todd
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Johnston
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Tilden
Northern Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lease
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasper Ferraro
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Hosey
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Weir
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Johnson
Recording Secretary
Executive Board → Recording Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jones
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Garman
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Thomas
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Battaglia
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Hughey Jr.
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Smolin
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kay
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Holmes
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Joiner
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Christine Turner (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: William Warhausen (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Jon Kay (2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Carol Hadsell (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Dick Dawdy (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Barbara Franklin (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Charles Hogan (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Dixie Payne (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Richard Heitz (2020) — Executive Board
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 Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31
How much does American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 give each year?
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31?
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $654K.
Where does American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 operate?
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31's EIN?
American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1193752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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