Frankfort Chamber NFP
Frankfort Chamber NFP is a public charity based in Frankfort, Illinois. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, and no later filing is on record; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Frankfort Chamber NFP at a glance
In short: Frankfort Chamber NFP gave $22K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $21,759
- +383.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,813
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frankfort Chamber NFP
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423
Website: https://frankfortchamber.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frankfort Chamber NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Frankfort Township Food Pantry ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission limits distributions to charitable, educational, and scientific organizations located in or adjacent to Frankfort, Illinois. All of its 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $22K (2021). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Township Food Pantry Frankfort, IL | — | $2,562 |
| Frankfort Blue Grass Fest Frankfort, IL | — | $2,500 |
| Manitoqua Ministries Frankfort, IL | — | $2,500 |
| Lincolnway High School Foundation New Lenox, IL | — | $2,500 |
| Kidswork Childrens Museum Frankfort, IL | — | $2,500 |
| Frankfort Area Historical Society Frankfort, IL | — | $2,500 |
| Frankfort Park District Frankfort, IL | — | $1,500 |
| The Cancer Support Center Mokena, IL | — | $1,500 |
| Lincolnway Special Recreation Assos New Lenox, IL | — | $1,500 |
| Navarro Farm Frankfort, IL | — | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $23,753 | $21,759 | 12 | — |
| 2020 | $23,753 | $2 | $6,209 | $4,500 | Total only | $2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s filing states that its mission is to raise funds for distributions to charitable, educational, and scientific organizations located in or adjacent to the Village of Frankfort, Illinois. Its 2021 grants included community, educational, religious, and social-service organizations.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of recipients. Manitoqua Ministries describes its work as providing retreat, camping, and outdoor-education settings and programs for spiritual renewal, fellowship, and fun. The Lincoln-Way High School Foundation for Educational Excellence says it acquires and distributes resources to enrich students’ opportunities and educational experiences. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia describes providing emergency shelter and essential services to people and families affected by domestic violence. Navarro Farm says it provides agricultural and animal experiences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, Frankfort Chamber NFP reported 12 grants totaling $21,759. Grant amounts ranged from $197 to $2,562, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest listed grants were $2,562 to Frankfort Township Food Pantry; $2,500 each to Frankfort Blue Grass Fest, Manitoqua Ministries, Lincoln-Way High School Foundation, KidsWork Children’s Museum, and Frankfort Area Historical Society; and $1,500 each to Frankfort Park District, The Cancer Support Center, and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. Other listed recipients were Navarro Farm and Crisis Center for South Suburbia, each at $1,000, and Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart at $197.
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce website lists a 2026 scholarship program offering five scholarships of $2,000 to eligible graduating seniors at Lincoln-Way East High School. This is support for individual recipients, not a grant program for outside applicants. Its March 6, 2026 application deadline has passed, and the organization’s final-return status means the program should not be treated as a current application opportunity for Frankfort Chamber NFP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Laura Vroom as president; Tom Vandellan as internal vice president; Gary Gnade as treasurer; Chris Herder as secretary; Jim McFarland, Dana Anderson, and Lisa Glancy as directors; and Bert Behnke as past president.
Frankfort Chamber NFP is led by Laura Vroom, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laura Vroom
President
Internal Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim McFarland
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Glancy
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Bert Behnke
Past President
President → Past President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Herder
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Gnade
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Vandellan
Internal Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brett Schaibley (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Harry Dercole (2020) — Past President
- Former: Jason McAllister (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Van Dellen (2020) — External Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Frankfort Chamber NFP
How much does Frankfort Chamber NFP give each year?
Frankfort Chamber NFP gave $22K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it reported $5K in grants paid.
What is Frankfort Chamber NFP's typical grant size?
Frankfort Chamber NFP's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,813, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Frankfort Chamber NFP give grants?
Frankfort Chamber NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frankfort, IL (8 grants) and New Lenox, IL (2 grants).
Who are Frankfort Chamber NFP's largest grantees?
Frankfort Chamber NFP's largest 2021 grantees include Frankfort Township Food Pantry ($2,562), Frankfort Blue Grass Fest ($2,500) and Manitoqua Ministries ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Frankfort Chamber NFP fund?
The organization’s filing states that its mission is to raise funds for distributions to charitable, educational, and scientific organizations located in or adjacent to the Village of Frankfort, Illinois. Its 2021 grants included community, educational, religious, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frankfort Chamber NFP?
Frankfort Chamber NFP has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check frankfortchamber.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Frankfort Chamber NFP's EIN?
Frankfort Chamber NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4100589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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