Gleaners of South Lake County Inc
The principal activity of the organization is to operate a resale thrift shop, which shall receive contributions of merchandise from the general public. Merchandise is then resold to the general public. Proceeds from the resale of merchandise are then contributed to other exempt organizations along with unsold merchandise.
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc at a glance
In short: Gleaners of South Lake County Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,160
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,160
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,160
- Total assets
- $19,925
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gleaners of South Lake County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
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 Gleaners of South Lake County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc South Bend, IN | Goods for Public HSHLD | $20,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,925 | $233,501 | $223,162 | $20,160 | 1 |
| 2024 | $9,056 | $221,137 | $240,083 | $19,795 | 1 |
| 2023 | $29,782 | $185,696 | $230,213 | $16,675 | 2 |
| 2022 | $72,969 | $204,054 | $209,970 | $18,427 | 2 |
| 2021 | $75,690 | $232,862 | $181,211 | $17,424 | 1 |
| 2020 | $24,039 | $114,625 | $106,845 | $8,475 | 1 |
About Gleaners of South Lake County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc is a public charity, based in Cedar Lake, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc is led by Karen Greenholt, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Greenholt
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Bellamy
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Becky Marsiglio
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Harmening
Director & V-P
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Buchmeier
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Schick
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Bowie
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrill Kuiper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Metz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Fran Holtz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Phillips (2020–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Bernetta Kretz Karstensen (2020) — Director
- Former: Roberta Hewit-Keesey (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Alicia Bellamy (DIR/Treas.).
Frequently asked questions about Gleaners of South Lake County Inc
How much does Gleaners of South Lake County Inc give each year?
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Gleaners of South Lake County Inc?
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
Where does Gleaners of South Lake County Inc operate?
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Gleaners of South Lake County Inc's EIN?
Gleaners of South Lake County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1826556. 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 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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