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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$892K
+15.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$186K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$27K
About East Side Aligned
Based on IRS filings
East Side Aligned is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $892,149 | $773,594 | $565,294 |
| Revenue | $1,087,205 | $1,129,035 | $866,083 |
| Expenses | $1,199,139 | $912,340 | $626,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10 | $6 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sinai Family Life Center ($43,851), East St Louis School #189 ($38,382), Jackie Joyner Kersee Fnd ($34,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Activity Center East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $32,488 |
| Community Life Line East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $13,500 |
| East St Louis School #189 East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $38,382 |
| Hoyleton Youth & Family Serv Fairview Height, IL | Program Support | $10,856 |
| Jackie Joyner Kersee Fnd East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $34,500 |
| New Life Community Church East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $11,982 |
| Sinai Family Life Center East St Louis, IL | Program Support | $43,851 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Krauss | Executive Dir. | 40 | $81,375 |
| Aaron Rogers | Chair | 3 | — |
| Diane Sonneman | Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Jha'Shaira Farmer | Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Edmond Brown | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Francella Jackson | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Amber Briggs | Director | 1 | — |
| Bruce Holland | Director | 1 | — |
| DaJuan Burton | Director | 1 | — |
| Debra Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Elijah Beal | Director | 1 | — |
| Freddie Wills | Director | 1 | — |
| Marie Franklin | Director | 1 | — |
| Marvion Dean | Director | 1 | — |
| Michele Mosley | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Burroughs | Director | 1 | — |
| Wyvetta Granger | Director | 1 | — |
| Zach Chike | Director | 1 | — |
| Z'Sanique Sanders | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Side Aligned?
East Side Aligned is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in EAST ST LOUIS, IL. It holds $892K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is East Side Aligned?
As of 2025, East Side Aligned holds $892K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $186K in 2025.
Where does East Side Aligned operate?
East Side Aligned has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does East Side Aligned award?
In 2025, East Side Aligned awarded 7 grants totaling $186K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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