Elim Christian Services
Elim's mission is to be a ministry that enables individuals with special needs to achieve their highest God-given potential.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.6M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
+886.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5.4M
+886.3% YoY
About Elim Christian Services
Based on IRS filings
Elim Christian Services is a nonprofit organization, based in CRESTWOOD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5.4M. Net investment income was $460K.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,563,643 | $20,682,077 | $24,694,365 |
| Revenue | $37,233,485 | $24,842,197 | $26,170,413 |
| Expenses | $35,804,685 | $28,661,920 | $26,360,375 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $459,951 | $1,463 | $7,148 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Elim Christian Services Foundation ($5,359,016).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elim Christian Services Foundation Crestwood, IL | General Support | $5,359,016 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Schutt | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeff Dryfhout | Vice-Chairman | 1 | — |
| Leah Dykstra | Secretary | 1 | — |
| LyNae Schleyer | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Adam Zylstra | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allan Abinoja | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jamie Stephenson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Harris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mackenzi Huyser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ross Van Drunen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tammy DeVries | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr William Lodewyk | President | 40 | $218,466 |
| H Brian Page | Vice President | 40 | $154,070 |
| Robert Hooker | Vice President of Finance | 40 | $184,161 |
| Brian Boss | Director Finance | 40 | $140,733 |
| Brian Nichols | Director of Information Systems | 40 | $134,420 |
| Dan VanderPlaats | Vice President of Advancement (part year) | 40 | $151,268 |
| Dr Vanesa Scott-Thompson | Vice President of Program | 40 | $185,634 |
| Stacey DeGroot | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $161,560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Elim Christian Services?
As of 2024, Elim Christian Services holds $22.6M in total assets with $37.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5.4M in 2024.
Where does Elim Christian Services operate?
Elim Christian Services has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Elim Christian Services award?
In 2024, Elim Christian Services awarded 1 grants totaling $5.4M — an average of about $5.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Elim Christian Services's EIN?
Elim Christian Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2276614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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