Business Communication Research Foundation
Business Communication Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in SAVOY, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $16K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+548.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
+1982.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+316.4% YoY
About Business Communication Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Business Communication Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in SAVOY, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $16K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,026,580 | $158,248 | $109,104 |
| Revenue | $873,737 | $66,212 | $37,618 |
| Expenses | $21,167 | $17,067 | $9,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,913 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $4,287 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fabienne Bunzli ($4,933), Doreen Hanke ($3,989), Gail Flanagan ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fabienne Bunzli | research | $4,933 |
| Doreen Hanke Orange, TX | research | $3,989 |
| Stephanie Smith Christiansburg, VA | research | $489 |
| Gail Flanagan | research | $500 |
| Christina Davidson Louisville, KY | research | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Rybka | Secretary-Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Marcel Robles | Past President | 0.5 | — |
| Geert Jacobs | Past President | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara Shwom | President | 0.5 | — |
| Judith Ainsworth | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Business Communication Research Foundation?
As of 2024, Business Communication Research Foundation holds $1.0M in total assets with $874K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Business Communication Research Foundation operate?
Business Communication Research Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Business Communication Research Foundation award?
In 2024, Business Communication Research Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Business Communication Research Foundation's EIN?
Business Communication Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1244599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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