Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute
To promote the memory of emmett till and his mother, mamie till-mobley through the advocacy of social and legal justice with programmatic initiatives in education, public discourse and public policy initiatives.
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute at a glance
In short: Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,946,038
- +197.1% vs 2023
- 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 Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola University of Chicago ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Black Alumni Association Mamie Till Mobley Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,946,038 | $5,006,390 | $1,061,582 | $10,000 | 1 | $73,843 |
| 2023 | $2,001,323 | $852,136 | $201,224 | — | — | $42,986 |
About Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute
Based on IRS filings
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Summit, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute is led by Christopher Benson, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Benson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvel Paker
Excecutive Director
Executive Director → Excecutive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Bertha Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Small
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amberly Carter-Mills
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Olchefske
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ollie Gordon
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Marvel Paker (Excecutive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute
How much does Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute give each year?
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute?
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute?
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Summit, IL. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute operate?
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute's EIN?
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3881612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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