Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund
To educate and advocate for a pro-climate agenda that prioritizes policies in support of current and future Illinois workers.
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund at a glance
In short: Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,500
- +109.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $312,911
- +389.4% 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 Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Teachers Union ($75K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Teachers Union Chicago, IL | Green School Grant | $75,000 |
| Illinois Economic Policy Institute Lagrange, IL | Donation to further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
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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 | $312,911 | $975,299 | $726,324 | $85,000 | 2 | $299 |
| 2023 | $63,936 | $662,500 | $675,780 | $61,000 | 3 | — |
About Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $299.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund is led by Joe Duffy, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Duffy
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Drea
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Reiter
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Macellaio
Officer
Officer - New → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Devaney
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Allison
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryen Johnson
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hankins
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Finn
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gardiner
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Poulos
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Denney
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Stott
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Healy
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom McGrath
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Janowski
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph Affrunti (2023) — Officer - Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund
How much does Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund give each year?
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 3 grants.
How large is Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund?
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $975K.
What is Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund?
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund operate?
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund's EIN?
Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2951883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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