Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is a nonprofit association based in Springfield, Illinois, that represents and serves the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). It supports district work to protect Illinois’ soil and water resources.
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts at a glance
In short: Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts gave $1.7M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,658,380
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,691
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,357
- Total assets
- $504,533
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (4 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 West Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 744-3414
Website: https://aiswcd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pike County SWCD ($77K). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 302 grants of 350 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AISWCD serves 97 member SWCDs across Illinois. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 70 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $2.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County SWCD Pittsfield, IL | NRCS Grant | $76,720 |
| Hamilton County SWCD McLeansboro, IL | NRCS Grant | $75,266 |
| Marshall-Putnam County SWCD Henry, IL | NRCS Grant | $74,703 |
| Iroquois County SWCD Watseka, IL | NRCS Grant | $67,823 |
| Cumberland County SWCD Toledo, IL | NRCS Grant | $65,881 |
| Jasper County SWCD Newton, IL | NRCS Grant | $62,319 |
| White County SWCD Carmi, IL | NRCS Grant | $55,632 |
| Shelby County SWCD Shelbyville, IL | NRCS Grant | $54,798 |
| Williamson County SWCD Marion, IL | NRCS Grant | $48,574 |
| Schuyler County SWCD Rushville, IL | NRCS Grant | $48,507 |
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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 | $504,533 | $2,588,593 | $2,580,026 | $1,658,380 | 70 | $10,537 |
| 2023 | $513,027 | $2,786,617 | $2,777,519 | $1,935,819 | 69 | $34,024 |
| 2022 | $526,580 | $2,494,690 | $2,460,303 | $1,747,040 | 71 | $805 |
| 2021 | $387,461 | $3,234,520 | $3,195,311 | $2,674,161 | 71 | $583 |
| 2020 | $356,505 | $1,599,876 | $1,669,411 | $1,140,714 | 69 | $674 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AISWCD’s mission is “to represent and empower Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts.” Its stated vision supports the mantra “Clean Water, Healthy Soils.” The organization also says it seeks to promote district interests and support conservation of Illinois’ natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AISWCD reported 70 grants totaling $1,658,380. Awards ranged from $5,220 to $76,720, with a median of $16,356. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The listed 2024 grants were for NRCS grants to county SWCDs, including:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors and officer:
- Tom Beyers — Director
- Joe Fitch — Director
- Jerry Snodgrass — Director
- David McCormick — Director
- Kenny Hawthrone — Director
- Rudy Rice — Director
- Barb Klinger — Director
- Josh Curry — Vice President
- Lee Bunting — Director
- Terry Davis — Director
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts is led by Michael D Woods, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D Woods
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Dale Shumaker
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Clay
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Klinger
Director
Council → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Yingling
Director
Council → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Schafer
Director
Council → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McCormick
Director
Area II Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Snodgrass
Director
Area I Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rothermel
Director
Council → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Bunting
Director
Council → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Molitoris
Director
Council → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Davis
Director
Council → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Beyers
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Rice
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Hawthrone
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Farr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Fitch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kody Aldrich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Duval
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Curry
Vice President
Council → Director, 2021
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Konen
Secretary
Council → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Maggie Soliz (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Wayne Wildermuth (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Grant Hammer (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Tara Hopkins (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Myron Kirby (2022) — Director
- Former: Rich Stewart (2022) — Director
- Former: Kenny Hawthorne (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Doedtman (2020) — Council
- Former: Mark Roth (2020) — Council
- Former: Steve Stierwalt (2020) — Immediate Past President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $123K, to Michael D Woods (Executive Director 1/1-12/16).
Frequently asked questions about Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
How much does Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts give each year?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts gave $1.7M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 69 grants.
What is Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's typical grant size?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's median grant in 2024 was $16,357, and its average grant was $23,691, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts that year got $6K on average.
Where does Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts give grants?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NRCS Grant" (70 grants).
Who are Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's largest grantees?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's largest 2024 grantees include Pike County SWCD ($76,720), Hamilton County SWCD ($75,266) and Marshall-Putnam County SWCD ($74,703), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts reported $505K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts fund?
AISWCD’s mission is “to represent and empower Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts.” Its stated vision supports the mantra “Clean Water, Healthy Soils.” The organization also says it seeks to promote district interests and support conservation of Illinois’ natural resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aiswcd.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's EIN?
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6048356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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