Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation
The purpose of the Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation is to provide financial assistance to other not-for-profit charitable organizations as classified by the internal revenue service.
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,500
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,833
- +107.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $72,839
- +101.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation ($36K). Together the top 3 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2024) to $103K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Chicago, IL | Contribution | $36,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | Contribution | $32,000 |
| Salute Inc Palatine, IL | Contribution | $27,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,839 | $189,453 | $152,799 | $95,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $36,185 | $135,368 | $121,563 | $92,181 | 6 |
| 2023 | $22,380 | $156,755 | $166,522 | $103,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $32,147 | $119,569 | $113,741 | — | — |
| 2021 | $26,319 | $113,657 | $126,639 | — | — |
| 2020 | $39,301 | $99,494 | $91,003 | — | — |
About Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation is led by Gary Menzel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Menzel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Coleman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Arrezola
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lafferty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Coluzzi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gerardo Morales (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Querio (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Marty Headtke (2020–2021) — Former Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation
How much does Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation give each year?
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $92K across 6 grants.
What is Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $32,000, and its average grant was $31,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation give grants?
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation?
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $189K.
What is Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Chicago Roofers and Waterproofers Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3065108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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