East Side Aligned
East Side Aligned aims to create the conditions for all children and youth within the East St. Louis School District 189 footprint to be healthy and safe in their environments, socially connected and emotionally secure, successful in school, college, and work, and positively engaged in their community.
East Side Aligned at a glance
In short: East Side Aligned gave $186K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,559
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $26,508
- Median grant
- $32,488
- Total assets
- $892,149
- +15.3% 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 East Side Aligned funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sinai Family Life Center ($44K). Together the top 7 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Family Life Center East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $43,851 |
| East St Louis School #189 East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $38,382 |
| Jackie Joyner Kersee Fnd East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $34,500 |
| Christian Activity Center East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $32,488 |
| Community Life Line East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $13,500 |
| New Life Community Church East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $11,982 |
| Hoyleton Youth & Family Serv Fairview Height, IL | Program Support | $10,856 |
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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 | $892,149 | $1,087,205 | $1,199,139 | $185,559 | 7 | $10 |
| 2024 | $773,594 | $1,129,035 | $912,340 | — | — | $6 |
| 2023 | $565,294 | $866,083 | $626,648 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $260,634 | $267,250 | $7,804 | — | — | — |
About East Side Aligned
Based on IRS filings
East Side Aligned is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in East St Louis, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $892K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $10.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Side Aligned is led by Evan Krauss, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evan Krauss
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $81K (2025)
Aaron Rogers
Chair
Board Secretary → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Briggs
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Holland
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
DaJuan Burton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Moore
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Franklin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Mosley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wyvetta Granger
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Z'Sanique Sanders
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Chike
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Beal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddie Wills
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvion Dean
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Burroughs
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sonneman
Vice Chair
Board Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edmond Brown
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francella Jackson
Secretary
Board Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jha'Shaira Farmer
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andra Lang (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Hurd (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Travis (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Nixon (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Phillip Hickman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sr Beth Marie Ruder (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Evan Krauss (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about East Side Aligned
How much does East Side Aligned give each year?
East Side Aligned gave $186K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is East Side Aligned's typical grant size?
East Side Aligned's median grant in 2025 was $32,488, and its average grant was $26,508, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Side Aligned give grants?
East Side Aligned 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 East St Louis, IL (6 grants).
Does East Side Aligned give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on East Side Aligned's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are East Side Aligned's largest grantees?
East Side Aligned's largest 2025 grantees include Sinai Family Life Center ($43,851), East St Louis School #189 ($38,382) and Jackie Joyner Kersee Fnd ($34,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Side Aligned?
East Side Aligned reported $892K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is East Side Aligned?
East Side Aligned is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in East St Louis, IL. It holds $892K in total assets as of 2025.
What is East Side Aligned's EIN?
East Side Aligned's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2961193. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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