Center for Illinois Politics NFP
Center for Illinois Politics NFP is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
Center for Illinois Politics NFP at a glance
In short: Center for Illinois Politics NFP gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,294
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $70,294
- Median grant
- $70,294
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Illinois Politics NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gorton Community Center ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Community Center Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $70,294 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,150 | $97,852 | $70,294 | 1 | $97,852 |
| 2023 | $96,702 | $950 | $21,596 | — | — | $21,596 |
| 2022 | $117,348 | $154,825 | $44,270 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,793 | $59,200 | $57,772 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,365 | $66,150 | $65,829 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,044 | $109,325 | $127,015 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Illinois Politics NFP's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Garrett
Director & Cha
Director & Chair → Director & Cha, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Decarlo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Schoenberg
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Millner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Tan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Skosey
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosanna Marquez
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Baer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Bassi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dan Seals (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Mooney (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dometi Pongo (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Katy M. Lawrence (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maze Jackson (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Center for Illinois Politics NFP
How much does Center for Illinois Politics NFP give each year?
Center for Illinois Politics NFP gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Center for Illinois Politics NFP?
Center for Illinois Politics NFP is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lake Forest, IL.
Where does Center for Illinois Politics NFP operate?
Center for Illinois Politics NFP has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Center for Illinois Politics NFP's EIN?
Center for Illinois Politics NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2672693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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