Des Plaines Friends of the Parks
Promote parks, recreational and cultural activities, and a healthier lifestyle for the citizens of des plaines. Provide scholarships for kids to participate in a variety of park district activities.
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at a glance
In short: Des Plaines Friends of the Parks gave $111K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,588
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,863
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,088
- Total assets
- $39,016
- -2.6% 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 Des Plaines Friends of the Parks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Des Plaines Park District ($111K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Des Plaines Friends of the Parks gives
- Giving fell 54% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $240K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines, IL | Capital Donation | $80,000 |
| Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines, IL | Scholarships | $24,088 |
| Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines, IL | EVENTS | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,016 | $115,097 | $116,138 | $110,588 | 3 | $11 |
| 2024 | $40,057 | $71,983 | $76,329 | $60,000 | 1 | $13 |
| 2023 | $44,403 | $144,856 | $138,885 | $122,500 | 1 | $9 |
| 2022 | $38,432 | $263,590 | $263,585 | $240,000 | 1 | $9 |
About Des Plaines Friends of the Parks
Based on IRS filings
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Des Plaines, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is led by Shawn Killian, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Killian
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dharmesh Patel
Secretary
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gosia Telichowska
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Romza
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Williams
Vice President
Acting Vice → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheena Gutierrez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Romza
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aris Garcia (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jeanette Berard (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ken Rochau (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Des Plaines Friends of the Parks
How much does Des Plaines Friends of the Parks give each year?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks gave $111K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is Des Plaines Friends of the Parks's typical grant size?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks's median grant in 2025 was $24,088, and its average grant was $36,863, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Des Plaines Friends of the Parks give grants?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks 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 Des Plaines, IL (3 grants).
Does Des Plaines Friends of the Parks give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Des Plaines Friends of the Parks's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Des Plaines Friends of the Parks?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks reported $39K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $115K.
What is Des Plaines Friends of the Parks?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Des Plaines, IL. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Des Plaines Friends of the Parks's EIN?
Des Plaines Friends of the Parks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4716300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
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