Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
The mission of the organization is to provide a scholarship fund for the most deserving high school hockey players in Illinois to become involved in community affairs and charitable causes; to protect and take care of their fellow alumni: players helping players
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association at a glance
In short: Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association gave $256K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $51K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $255,988
- +378.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $51,198
- +282.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
Who Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chicago Blackhawks Found ($167K). Together the top 5 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $256K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $256K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks Found Chicago, IL | General Support | $167,488 |
| Ronald McDonal House-CNI Hines, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Cheli's Childrens Found Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| ABT - for Autistic Kids Found Glenview, IL | General Support | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $213,566 | $402,009 | $255,988 | 5 | $117,755 |
| 2025 | $2,155,133 | $380,241 | $202,909 | $53,500 | 4 | $69,145 |
| 2024 | $1,913,621 | $225,285 | $192,107 | $56,400 | Total only | $65,490 |
| 2023 | $1,781,760 | $219,502 | $223,369 | $80,547 | Total only | $26,976 |
| 2022 | $1,768,676 | $173,421 | $174,317 | $28,610 | Total only | $22,650 |
| 2021 | $1,931,990 | $124,790 | $136,099 | $15,800 | Total only | $65,352 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $118K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association is led by Mark Lavarre, President & Director since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark Lavarre
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Mulvey
Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Konroyd
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Noonan
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Koroll
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reid Simpson
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Guderyahn
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mullins
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ferrara Houder
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Dillon
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sugar
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Bardolph
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Troy Murray (2021–2025) — President & Director
- Former: Kyle Calder (2025) — Vice President
- Former: Peter Marsh (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Reggie Kerr (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Clifford E. Koroll (2021–2023) — President
- Former: David Mackey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack O'Callahan (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
How much does Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association give each year?
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association gave $256K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $54K across 4 grants.
What is Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's typical grant size?
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,198, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association give grants?
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's largest grantees?
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's largest 2026 grantees include Chicago Blackhawks Found ($167,488), Ronald McDonal House-CNI ($50,000) and Misericordia Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What is Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's EIN?
Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3557113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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