Elgin Academy Foundation
Elgin Academy Foundation is organized to support elgin academy and its educational programs and services through the provision of financial assistance and other available means.
Elgin Academy Foundation at a glance
In short: Elgin Academy Foundation gave $122K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,030
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,030
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $122,030
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elgin Academy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elgin Academy ($122K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Elgin Academy Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% 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 $122K (2024) to $988K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Academy Elgin, IL | All revenue earned by elgin academy foundation (the foundation) is granted to elgin academy since all funds held by the foundation are for the beneficial interest of elgin academy. | $122,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $127,537 | $127,537 | $122,030 | 1 | $127,537 |
| 2023 | $3,760,289 | $203,856 | $286,532 | $247,415 | 1 | $203,856 |
| 2022 | $5,510,231 | $932,563 | $30,938 | — | — | $267,620 |
| 2021 | $6,385,306 | $213,022 | $1,024,202 | $988,044 | 1 | $213,022 |
| 2020 | $5,439,745 | $161,867 | $224,404 | $199,637 | 1 | $161,867 |
About Elgin Academy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Elgin Academy Foundation is a public charity, based in Elgin, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $122K. Net investment income was $128K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elgin Academy Foundation is led by Alan Scimeca, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Scimeca
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Padula
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Warren
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Ward (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Richard Milone (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elgin Academy Foundation
How much does Elgin Academy Foundation give each year?
Elgin Academy Foundation gave $122K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $247K across 1 grant.
Where does Elgin Academy Foundation operate?
Elgin Academy Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Elgin Academy Foundation's EIN?
Elgin Academy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3911950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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