GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs
Gfwc Illinois is a community-based philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs at a glance
In short: GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs gave $28K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,048
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,349
- Median grant
- $6,764
- Total assets
- $1,151,814
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prevent Child Abuse Illinois ($16K). Together the top 3 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Springfield, IL | Support Program | $16,247 |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs Washington, DC | Support Program | $6,764 |
| Childrens Research Foundation Incorporated Clarendon Hills, IL | Support Program | $5,037 |
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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 | $1,151,814 | $274,898 | $211,376 | $28,048 | 3 | $96,965 |
| 2024 | $1,044,301 | $170,949 | $186,107 | $23,448 | Total only | $54,347 |
| 2023 | $963,081 | $202,477 | $179,527 | $19,294 | Total only | $54,479 |
| 2022 | $934,112 | $151,182 | $174,444 | $30,464 | Total only | $23,825 |
| 2021 | $1,109,773 | $123,294 | $89,627 | $12,269 | Total only | $61,154 |
| 2020 | $884,827 | $166,435 | $131,392 | $26,085 | Total only | $76,062 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs
Based on IRS filings
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs is a public charity, based in Joliet, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $97K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs is led by Trisha Schafer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 50 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trisha Schafer
President
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Potter
District President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Holmes
District President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerri Eck
District President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Mitchell
Chairman-Communications & President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Pessetti
District President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherie Sieger
Chairman-Environment
Director → Chairman-Environment, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelli Fehr
Chairman-Bylaws
President → Chairman-Bylaws, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leeann Conlon
Chairman-Governance
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Chairman-Governance, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Christofanelli
Chairman-Education & Libraries
Vice President → Chairman-Education & Libraries, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Vicioso
Chairman-Health & Wellness
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Weber
Chairman-Legislation & Public Policy
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Magoon
Chairman-Credentials
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Heydorn
Chairman-Leadership Jennie Award
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candy Godbee
Chairman-Isabella Candee Fund
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rich
Chairman-Co Whrc & Historian
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Strahanoski
Chairman-Corporate Partners & Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Meyer
Chairman-Co Meetings & Conventions
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Hanson
Chairman-Arts & Culture
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Radar
Chairman-Scholarships
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Revesz
Special Program Chair-Junior Advocates for Childre
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Mueller
Chairman-Community Impact Program
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Murphy
Chairman-Protocol
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Casey
Chairman-Civic Engagement & Outreach
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Gramse
Chairman-Eso
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Haa
Chairman-Leadership
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Sandford-Shiplett
Special Program Co Chair-Gfwc Signature Program
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Merrell
Chairman-Fundraising
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Uribe
Director of Junior Clubs
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karyn Charvat
President Elect
Vice President → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Jablonski
Finance Committee
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Finance Committee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Fritz
Central Region Vice President
Vice President → Central Region Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Koester
Southern Region Vice President
Secretary → Southern Region Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amee Lee
Strategic Planning Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Boulanger
District President 22nd
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Horne
District President 19th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Padgett
District President 23rd
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette T. Wells
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Johnson
District President 13th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Flanigan
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Ashcraft
District President 18th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lee Howard
Legislation & Public Policy
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Mitchell
Northern Region Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Maggio
District President 7th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Skubic
Vice Chairman-Meetings & Conventions
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Orawiec
District President 10th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roseanne Zubik
District President 3rd
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Lawson
Strategic Planning Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Schroeder
Strategic Planning Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Burklow
District President 25th
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Patti Kuchar (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Diane Addante (2021–2023) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Barb Potter (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Helen Crause (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Teresa Sanford-Shipplett (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Cathy Marsoun (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Deb Hazlett (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Annette Andretich-Gross (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jackie Pierce Rp (2020) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Karen Meyer (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs
How much does GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs give each year?
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs gave $28K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $23K in grants paid.
What is GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs's typical grant size?
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs's median grant in 2025 was $6,764, and its average grant was $9,349, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs give grants?
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (24%).
Does GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program" (3 grants).
How large is GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs?
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $275K.
What is GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs's EIN?
GFWC Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1255560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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