Childcare Network of Evanston
Childcare Network of Evanston at a glance
In short: Childcare Network of Evanston gave $2.0M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $286K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,999,181
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $285,597
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $166,759
- Total assets
- $1,085,988
- -7.8% 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 Childcare Network of Evanston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swift Child Care ($616K). Together the top 7 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 36 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Childcare Network of Evanston gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Child Care Skokie, IL | Program Assistance | $615,642 |
| McGaw YMCA Child Care Center Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $583,388 |
| Reba Early Learning Center Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $364,713 |
| Toddler Town Day Care Inc Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $166,759 |
| Child Care Center of Evanston Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $125,576 |
| Infant Welfare Society Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $74,603 |
| Puerta Abierta Preschool Evanston, IL | Program Assistance | $68,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,085,988 | $4,030,412 | $3,967,873 | $1,999,181 | 7 |
| 2024 | $1,178,035 | $3,939,593 | $3,945,306 | $2,006,381 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,176,462 | $3,764,839 | $3,602,589 | $1,815,883 | 8 |
| 2022 | $790,950 | $3,451,855 | $3,296,851 | $1,604,131 | 7 |
| 2021 | $540,751 | $3,169,538 | $3,187,337 | $1,584,986 | 7 |
| 2020 | $594,007 | $3,092,741 | $3,024,985 | $1,536,616 | 7 |
About Childcare Network of Evanston
Based on IRS filings
Childcare Network of Evanston is a public charity, based in Evanston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Childcare Network of Evanston is led by Carol Teske, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Teske
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Management Director, 2024
Executive Management Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Sheila Merry
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Guzman
Fiscal Officer
Fiscal Officer → Fiscal Manager, 2024
Fiscal Manager → Fiscal Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $104K (2025)
Barbara Davis
Baord Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Baord Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Ty Harvey
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Aceves
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talaya Johnson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Foster
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asifa Munawar
Board Member
Director → Former Board Member, 2024
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Cohen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Schiffman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisha Speights
Board Member
Former Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paloma Reyes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Weltzer
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suni Kartha
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taishiya Nix Allen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Chantell Johnson (2020–2024) — Former Board Vice Chair
- Former: Meghan Rice (2020–2024) — Former Board Chair
- Former: Travis Wood (2021–2024) — Former Board Treasurer
- Former: Taishiya Nix (2023–2024) — Former Board Member
- Former: Marisha Speights Atkins (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Aceves (2023) — Director
- Former: Hibo Mohamed (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jonny E. Basofin (2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Levine Msw (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Froelich (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Basofin (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Tracey Levine (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Abbey Eusebio (2020) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Coyne (2020) — Director
- Former: Natalie Joy (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Quinn (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $119K, to Carol Teske (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Childcare Network of Evanston
How much does Childcare Network of Evanston give each year?
Childcare Network of Evanston gave $2.0M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 7 grants.
What is Childcare Network of Evanston's typical grant size?
Childcare Network of Evanston's median grant in 2025 was $166,759, and its average grant was $285,597, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Childcare Network of Evanston give grants?
Childcare Network of Evanston 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 Evanston, IL (6 grants).
Does Childcare Network of Evanston give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Childcare Network of Evanston's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Childcare Network of Evanston's largest grantees?
Childcare Network of Evanston's largest 2025 grantees include Swift Child Care ($615,642), McGaw YMCA Child Care Center ($583,388) and Reba Early Learning Center ($364,713), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Childcare Network of Evanston?
Childcare Network of Evanston reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Childcare Network of Evanston's EIN?
Childcare Network of Evanston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7108030. 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 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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