Chicago Asthma Consortium
Chicago Asthma Consortium seeks to improve quality of life for those with asthma through advocacy, education and collaboration. Cac brings together medical and public health professionals, business leaders, government agencies, community-based organizations, and individuals dedicated to raising awareness of asthma and improving quality of life for those living with asthma.
Chicago Asthma Consortium at a glance
In short: Chicago Asthma Consortium gave $423K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $141K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,484
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $141,161
- Median grant
- $197,500
- Total assets
- $193,284
- +96.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chicago Asthma Consortium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christopher D Redding Foundation ($198K). Together the top 3 received $423K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher D Redding Foundation Lake Zurich, IL | Support | $197,500 |
| Mobile Care Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | Support | $197,500 |
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support | $28,484 |
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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 | $193,284 | $706,605 | $614,416 | $423,484 | 3 | $647 |
| 2023 | $98,327 | $39,752 | $42,703 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $101,278 | $34,115 | $32,730 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $99,893 | $44,613 | $42,276 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $97,556 | $26,744 | $46,567 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $117,379 | $48,949 | $47,420 | — | — | — |
About Chicago Asthma Consortium
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Asthma Consortium is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $423K. Net investment income was $647.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Asthma Consortium is led by Rachelle Paul Brutus, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachelle Paul Brutus
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Matt Siemer
President
President → Vice Presidentpast President, 2020
Vice Presidentpast President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Salem
Director
Mamber at La → Bod, 2020
Bod → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Hammond Redding
Director
Bod → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Henry
Director
Bod → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Matthews
Director
Bod → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Volerman
Vice President
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Fuller
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Laura Shreffler (2020–2023) — Bod
- Former: Andrea Pappalardo (2019–2022) — Bod
- Former: Derek Scott (2020–2022) — Bod
- Former: Laura Juarez (2020–2022) — Bod
- Former: Rodney Johnson (2020–2022) — Bod
- Former: Amy Brissette (2022) — Bod
- Former: Sharmilee Nyenhuis (2019–2021) — Bod
- Former: Gladys Aguirre (2020–2021) — Bod
- Former: Juanita Mora (2020–2021) — Bod
- Former: Crystal Stevenson (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Marc Rosen MPH (2019) — Past President
- Former: Molly Martin MD (2019) — Member at La
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to Rachelle Paul Brutus (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Asthma Consortium
How much does Chicago Asthma Consortium give each year?
Chicago Asthma Consortium gave $423K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Chicago Asthma Consortium's typical grant size?
Chicago Asthma Consortium's median grant in 2024 was $197,500, and its average grant was $141,161, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chicago Asthma Consortium give grants?
Chicago Asthma Consortium gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Chicago Asthma Consortium give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Chicago Asthma Consortium's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
How large is Chicago Asthma Consortium?
Chicago Asthma Consortium reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $707K.
What is Chicago Asthma Consortium?
Chicago Asthma Consortium is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $193K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Chicago Asthma Consortium's EIN?
Chicago Asthma Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4319469. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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