Friends of Pulaski
Friends of Pulaski (FOP) works hard to support the special school that Pulaski International School of Chicago is. Our vision is to partner with a diverse and unified Pulaski; where students, teachers, staff, and parents, all feel supported. We are honored to be part of this school and have seen extraordinary involvement from so many partners. We are extremely proud of the community at Pulaski and are thrilled at what we have accomplished and what is in store for the future of the school. Please join us in furthering our mission.
Friends of Pulaski at a glance
In short: Friends of Pulaski gave $202K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $202K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,161
- +133.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $202,161
- +133.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $202,161
- Total assets
- $238,677
- -31.0% 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.
Who Friends of Pulaski funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pulaski International School of Chicago ($202K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Pulaski gives
- Giving grew 41% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2024) to $202K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski International School of Chicago Chicago, IL | Projects and programs for the school | $202,161 |
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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 | $238,677 | $363,545 | $366,278 | $202,161 | 1 | $5,110 |
| 2024 | $345,835 | $372,623 | $563,707 | $86,562 | 1 | $32 |
| 2023 | $428,890 | $229,546 | $183,037 | $119,797 | 1 | $30 |
| 2022 | $386,033 | $270,120 | $153,279 | $142,881 | 1 | $55 |
About Friends of Pulaski
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Pulaski is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $202K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Pulaski is led by Sonia Copeskey, Co President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sonia Copeskey
Co President
Board Member → Co President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Wood
Co President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharont Taylor
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Alderman
Procurement Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Carlson
Events Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darya Stefanovic
Procurement Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Zouras
Soiree Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Feinberg
Events Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ng
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Beltran
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Trini Alvarado DeLeon
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Luann Ray (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mayra Guzman (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jamie Simone (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jason Edelson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Sutton (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lezlie Mackie (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Niemczak (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Sherman (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Friends of Pulaski
How much does Friends of Pulaski give each year?
Friends of Pulaski gave $202K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Pulaski?
Friends of Pulaski reported $239K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $364K.
What is Friends of Pulaski?
Friends of Pulaski is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $239K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Pulaski operate?
Friends of Pulaski has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of Pulaski's EIN?
Friends of Pulaski's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2486860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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