CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund
The CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund (the fund) is run by employees and pensioners of canadian national (CN) acting on behalf of their colleagues and peers, and is dedicated to supporting U.S. charitable organizations that make the communities in which CN operates healthier, more pleasant and humane places to live, work and raise families. The fund supports a variety of causes such as health and research, community wellbeing, child support, and humanitarian aid.
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund at a glance
In short: CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,883
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,942
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,942
- Total assets
- $24,320
- +34.7% 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 CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Depaul College Prep Foundation ($9K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul College Prep Foundation Chicago, IL | — | $8,833 |
| The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | — | $5,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,320 | $38,617 | $32,350 | $13,883 | 2 |
| 2023 | $18,053 | $47,006 | $37,475 | $9,150 | 1 |
| 2022 | $8,522 | $69,641 | $62,965 | $50,645 | 3 |
About CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund
Based on IRS filings
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund is a public charity, based in Homewood, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund is led by Lynn Blais, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Blais
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Evely
Board President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorota Borchardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Lyons
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Justin Waldeck (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund
How much does CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund give each year?
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund?
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39K.
Where does CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund operate?
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana.
What is CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund's EIN?
CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4259682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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