Education Foundation of Downers
To receive and disburse funds, property and gifts of any kind, exclusively for the benefit of students attending public schools within district 58, downers grove, Illinois.
Education Foundation of Downers at a glance
In short: Education Foundation of Downers gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,819
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,819
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,819
- Total assets
- $593,554
- +99.4% 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 Education Foundation of Downers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downers Grove School District 58 ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Education Foundation of Downers gives
- Giving fell 26% 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 $11K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove School District 58 Downers Grove, IL | Educational | $55,819 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $593,554 | $422,080 | $126,263 | $55,819 | 1 |
| 2024 | $297,737 | $67,966 | $66,907 | $45,390 | 1 |
| 2023 | $296,678 | $187,958 | $21,673 | $10,614 | 1 |
| 2022 | $130,393 | $382,254 | $306,358 | $75,438 | 2 |
| 2021 | $54,497 | $46,744 | $41,545 | — | — |
About Education Foundation of Downers
Based on IRS filings
Education Foundation of Downers is a public charity focused on Education, based in Downers Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $594K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Education Foundation of Downers is led by Janet Alikpala, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Alikpala
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Falco
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth O'Toole
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karoline Kellam
Director
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hayes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Nelson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Nastal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Gay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kulovany
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Olsen
Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Macchia
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Toth
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brian Krajewski (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mia Churma (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Troy Johnson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Anne Healy (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Briana Richardson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tina Messmer-King (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Macchia (2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Davies (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Education Foundation of Downers
How much does Education Foundation of Downers give each year?
Education Foundation of Downers gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is Education Foundation of Downers?
Education Foundation of Downers reported $594K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $422K.
What is Education Foundation of Downers?
Education Foundation of Downers is a public charity focused on Education, based in Downers Grove, IL. It holds $594K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Education Foundation of Downers operate?
Education Foundation of Downers has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Education Foundation of Downers's EIN?
Education Foundation of Downers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0101074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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