Chance to Shine is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DEERFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
-24.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$897
About Chance to Shine
Based on IRS filings
Chance to Shine is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DEERFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,418 | $4,517 | $4,142 |
| Revenue | $1,592 | $375 | $1,102 |
| Expenses | $2,691 | — | $1,625 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,691 | — | $5,625 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lillian Gladstone ($1,500), Grace Lombardo ($1,000), Jeremy Schrero ($191).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Schrero Highland Park, IL | Performing Arts Tuition | $191 |
| Grace Lombardo Northbrook, IL | Tuition for 24 25 school year | $1,000 |
| Lillian Gladstone Northbrook, IL | 24 25 Tuition | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew GOpin | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lindsay Gopin | President | 2 | — |
| Lisa Panizo | Vice President | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chance to Shine?
Chance to Shine is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DEERFIELD, IL. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chance to Shine?
As of 2024, Chance to Shine holds $3K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3K in 2024.
Where does Chance to Shine operate?
Chance to Shine has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Chance to Shine award?
In 2024, Chance to Shine awarded 3 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $897 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chance to Shine's EIN?
Chance to Shine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3031458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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