Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
To support and foster the overall mission of Eastern Illinois University (a public university). It strives to continuously inspire the loyalty and commitment of all alumni.
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,042,772
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $718,069
- +288.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $636,685
- +554.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $152,427
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $78K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOT of Eastern Ill Univ Charleston, IL | Operations | $6,600 |
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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 | $3,042,772 | $718,069 | $152,427 | — | — | $636,685 |
| 2024 | $2,871,723 | $184,845 | $170,763 | $6,600 | 1 | $97,273 |
| 2023 | $2,663,475 | $169,396 | $133,107 | $16,833 | 1 | $67,219 |
| 2022 | $2,470,793 | $164,013 | $137,164 | $23,198 | 1 | $72,822 |
| 2021 | $2,911,531 | $169,068 | $175,548 | $77,870 | 1 | $75,158 |
| 2020 | $2,447,392 | $149,833 | $148,066 | $37,250 | 1 | $72,722 |
About Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $637K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is led by Gary Hull, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Hull
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon Kuzweb
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Gregory
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Abbye Lakin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Darius White
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Biernbaum
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Duane Deters
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Felicia Knutson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Gordon Grado
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jadora Sailes Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Laura Severson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robin Garcia
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tim Butler
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jenna Bievenue
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Katie Russo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Rachel Hager
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Syed Iftaqar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Cody Czmyr
Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Norton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Lindsey
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dakota Gough
Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Blake Pierce (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marty Morgan (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Mary A. Hanner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lejenna Bievenue (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Amber May (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Alan Zuber (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Swing (2020–2023) — Imm Past President
- Former: Gary Ballinger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerilyn Hutson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Josh Reitz (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marvinetta Woodley-Penn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Deedrick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ken Baker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nick Owens (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Peggy Stankoven (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pete Mauch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Rich (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Steven Clark (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Prillaman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
How large is Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association?
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $718K.
What is Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association?
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, IL. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association operate?
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association's EIN?
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1059135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
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