Awana Clubs International and Affiliates
The vision of awana is that all children and youth throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the lord jesus christ. The mission of awana is to equip leaders to reach children and youth with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship.
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates at a glance
In short: Awana Clubs International and Affiliates gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,358
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $65,358
- Median grant
- $65,358
- Total assets
- $13,383,832
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Awana Clubs International and Affiliates
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Awana Clubs International and Affiliates
Who Awana Clubs International and Affiliates funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Awana Foundation ($65K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Awana Foundation St Charles, IL | Contribution to Board-Designated Endowment Reserve | $65,358 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,383,832 | $26,424,302 | $26,173,243 | $65,358 | 1 | $238,149 |
| 2024 | $13,028,242 | $23,284,350 | $25,623,346 | — | — | $300,365 |
| 2023 | $15,530,943 | $27,988,938 | $29,886,617 | — | — | $2,708,703 |
| 2022 | $16,214,341 | $23,700,094 | $22,215,813 | — | — | $3,815 |
| 2021 | $16,522,140 | $21,855,187 | $21,740,433 | $8,649 | 1 | $19,511 |
About Awana Clubs International and Affiliates
Based on IRS filings
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates is a public charity focused on religion, based in St Charles, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $238K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates is led by Brian Rhodes, Global Advocate & Advisor to CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 10 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Rhodes
Global Advocate & Advisor to CEO
Chief Revenue Officer → Global Advocate & Advisor to the CEO, 2024
Global Advocate & Advisor to the CEO → Global Advocate & Advisor to CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $122K (2025)
Matthew Markins
President & CEO
President & Cso → CEO, 2023
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$183K (2021) → $210K (2025)
Christopher Williams
Chair
Chairman → Chairperson, 2024
Chairperson → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Thornton
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Wess Stafford
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hwang-Jin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fordyce
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Batchelor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin White
COO
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Operations Officer, 2022
Chief Operations Officer → COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $148K (2025)
Lawrence Chip Root
Vice President Technology
Vice President of Technology → Vice President Technology, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Michael Handler
Chief Innovation & Committee Officer
Chief Communications Officer → Chief Innovation Officer, 2023
Chief Innovation Officer → Chief Innovation & Committee Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$122K (2021) → $139K (2025)
Teasa Northern
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2024) → $27K (2025)
Beth Bedoe
Senior Dr Development Projects
Vice President of Development → Senior Director Development Projects & Major Gifts, 2024
Senior Director Development Projects & Major Gifts → Senior Dr Development Projects, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $120K (2025)
Kenneth Toeller
CFO
Vice President of Finance → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $112K (2025)
Edwin Gossien
Vice President Spiritual Development & Ministry Alignment
Chief Ministry Officer → Vice President, Spiritual Development & Ministry Alignment, 2024
Vice President, Spiritual Development & Ministry Alignment → Vice President Spiritual Development & Ministry Alignment, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $121K (2025)
Josh Mulvihill
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hartsell
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: David Swanson (2021–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Mitchell (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Thomas (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Pam Pugh (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Valerie Bell (2021–2024) — CEO Emerita
- Former: Tyler Batchelor (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Steve Cohoon (2023) — Global Vice President of Revenue & Ministry Advancement
- Former: Colin Robinson (2022) — Vice President of Foundation Relations
- Former: Robin Bhagat (2022) — Director Software Development
- Former: Cynthia Craig (2021) — Vice President & Human Resources
- Former: Debra Bruns (2021) — Controller
- Former: Jeff Schacherer Director of (2021) — Finance Estate Planning
- Former: Ken Toeller (2021) — Vice President of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $210K, to Matthew Markins (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Awana Clubs International and Affiliates
How much does Awana Clubs International and Affiliates give each year?
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Awana Clubs International and Affiliates?
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.4M.
What is Awana Clubs International and Affiliates?
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates is a public charity focused on religion, based in St Charles, IL. It holds $13.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Awana Clubs International and Affiliates operate?
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Awana Clubs International and Affiliates's EIN?
Awana Clubs International and Affiliates's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2428692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2021–2025
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