Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
The Elmhurst District 205 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to innovations in education and the advancement of excellence in Elmhurst's public schools.
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence at a glance
In short: Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence gave $163K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,927
- -72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,927
- -72.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $162,927
- Total assets
- $594,118
- +7.1% 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.
How to apply to Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
The Mission Fund
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Thiems Grants
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
Amount
Varies (2025: 18 grants totaling $83,068)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elmhurst CUSD #205 ($163K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence gives
- Giving grew 49% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2022) to $584K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst CUSD #205 Elmhurst, IL | Educational | $162,927 |
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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 | $594,118 | $473,629 | $436,593 | $162,927 | 1 | $9,457 |
| 2024 | $554,551 | $384,731 | $847,776 | $583,760 | 1 | $6,853 |
| 2023 | $1,016,656 | $435,879 | $169,313 | $109,635 | 1 | $9,618 |
| 2022 | $755,502 | $474,318 | $254,914 | $109,048 | 1 | $9,546 |
| 2021 | $554,351 | $312,520 | $331,960 | $230,137 | 1 | $5,611 |
About Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence is a public charity, based in Elmhurst, 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 $163K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence is led by Kate Knicker, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kate Knicker
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$25K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Heather Stotts
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hohenstein
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Maier
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanako Shuaipaj
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stetler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anglewicz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haarlow
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Kovacs
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Weseloh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pragna Shukla-Dave
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Baxter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Dorko
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Briana Hansen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bello
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karissa Lindquist
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manu Lail
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Baurer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Coleman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Nelson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Themis Katris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Marini
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lascody
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ptasienski
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Angie Martino (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Soehn (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Farley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom Makinney Jr. (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Anne Rago Hackett (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Drew Ehlers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Bryk (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kati Kemph (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Specht (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Barnett (2023) — Director
- Former: Alison Dondlinger (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Angela Bagdasarian (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Angie Kapotas (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Bresnahan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Deirdre Churchill (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Walker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Pesce (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristin Amendola (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Mary Greska (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Sika (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Gambill (2021–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $25K, to Kate Knicker (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence
How much does Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence give each year?
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence gave $163K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $584K across 1 grant.
How large is Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence?
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence reported $594K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
Where does Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence operate?
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence's EIN?
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3626419. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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