Associated Colleges of Illinois has supported numerous independent colleges and universities with a liberal arts tradition in Illinois for more than 70 years benefitting thousands of underrepresented students through scholarships, emergency financial aid, mentoring, and other forms of college to career support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$512K
-9.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
-16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+8.3% YoY
About Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc
Based on IRS filings
Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 21 grants totaling $512K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,617,684 | $1,421,439 | $985,907 |
| Revenue | $1,403,356 | $1,456,402 | $1,264,360 |
| Expenses | $1,209,707 | $1,236,542 | $1,255,571 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,497 | $25,735 | $18,208 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Knox College ($25,762), Olivet Nazarene University ($25,512), Eureka College ($25,062).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana College Rock Island, IL | Educational Activities | $24,812 |
| Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | Educational Activities | $19,762 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | Educational Activities | $24,762 |
| Eureka College Eureka, IL | Educational Activities | $25,062 |
| Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | Educational Activities | $23,562 |
| Illinois Wesleyan Univeristy Bloomington, IL | Educational Activities | $24,762 |
| Judson University Elgin, IL | Educational Activities | $24,762 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Educational Activities | $25,762 |
| Lewis University Romeoville, IL | Educational Activities | $24,762 |
| McKendree College Lebanon, IL | Educational Activities | $24,762 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene C Crume | President | 1 | — |
| Lyn Bulman | Chair | 1 | — |
| Angela T Allen | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Andrea Talentino | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg Meyer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Larry Lee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Troy VanAken | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jamel SC Wright | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara Farley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Georgia Nugent | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sheahon Zenger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| C Andrew McGadney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dave Livingston | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Daniel Dobbins | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Reynolds | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clarence Wyatt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patricia Draves | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anita Thomas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Abiodun Goke-Pariola | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mary Surridge | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gregg Chenoweth | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Daniel Norton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian McGee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patricia Lynott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Keith Elder | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Aaron Kuecker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Arvid Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ruben Abarca | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Applegate | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ellen Babbitt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dave Barnett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Emily Bothfeld | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Liz Cook | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob DiMeo | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Dow | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Peter Fissinger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Toya Garcia-Bradow | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nichole Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Passion Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ray Krouse | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tony LoBello | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kim Marshall | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Miceika | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patricia Mota | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kassie Olea | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Debbie Osgood | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leslie Sawyer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nicholas Simpson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pawel Szeliski | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leah Wallace | Trustee | 1 | — |
| April Arnold | Executive Director | 50 | $123,600 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc?
Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc?
As of 2025, Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc holds $1.6M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $512K in 2025.
Where does Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc operate?
Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc award?
In 2025, Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $512K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc's EIN?
Associated Colleges of Illinois Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2252360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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