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Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati

501(c)(6) organization Chicago, IL EIN: 31-1013577 Website

Professional membership association that primarily provides educatiojn and scholarship opportunities for member athletic trainers in a six -state region.

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati at a glance

In short: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati gave $75K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2022)
$74,558
-4.5% vs 2021
Grants made (2022)
7
+0.0% vs 2021
Average grant
$10,651
-4.5% vs 2021
Median grant
$11,000
Total assets
$634,776
-33.1% vs 2021
Primary geography
Illinois (15% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2022

Illinois Athletic Association: $11KIllinois Athletic Association$11KIndiana Athletic Association: $11KIndiana Athletic Association$11KMichigan Athletic Association: $11KMichigan Athletic Association$11KMinnesota Athletic Associaito: $11KMinnesota Athletic Associaito$11KOhio Athletic Association: $11KOhio Athletic Association$11KWisconsin Athletic Associatio: $11KWisconsin Athletic Associatio$11KNata Research and Education: $9KNata Research and Education$9K

The largest 2022 recipient was Illinois Athletic Association ($11K). Together the top 7 received $75K.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

GallowayGrayslakeIndianapolisMilwaukeeSaginawBloomingtonCarroltonCarrolltonMinneapolis

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K7 grants2020 7 grants2021 7 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $78K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $75K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Athletic Association Grayslake, ILProfessional and Legislative$11,000
Indiana Athletic Association Indianapolis, INProfessinal and Legislative$11,000
Michigan Athletic Association Saginaw, MIProfesisonal and Legislative$11,000
Minnesota Athletic Associaito Minneapolis, MNProfessional and Legislative$11,000
Ohio Athletic Association Galloway, OHProfessional and Legislative$11,000
Wisconsin Athletic Associatio Milwaukee, WIProfessional and Legislative$11,000
Nata Research and Education Carrollton, TXProfessional and Legislative$8,558
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2022$634,776$627,672$783,669$74,5587$32,778
2021$948,575$270,890$125,786$78,0457$59,967
2020$751,386$391,416$295,271$75,7007$30,602

About Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati

Based on IRS filings

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $635K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $33K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati is led by Amy Hamilton, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Amy Hamilton

    President

    President-Elect → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Popp

    President

    Secretary → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Voll

    District Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Kovalsky

    Board Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Hamlyn

    Board Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Huett

    Board Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Wilkinson

    Board Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Lawrence

    Board Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Berry

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Harris

    Treasurer

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Wilka

    Board Member

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristine Ensign

    Secretary

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Martinez

    Deia Officer

    New on the 2022 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: laura harris (2020–2021) — Board Director
  • Former: Mark Stonerock (2020–2021) — Board Director
  • Former: Michael Moll (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Patrick Ohaver (2020–2021) — Board Director
  • Former: Robert Sipes (2020–2021) — Board Director
  • Former: Troy Hohen (2020–2021) — Board Director
  • Former: Jessica Hewett (2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Matt Munjoy (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Joseph Whitson (2020) — Board Director
  • Former: Trevor Bates (2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati

How much does Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati give each year?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati gave $75K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $78K across 7 grants.

What is Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's typical grant size?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's median grant in 2022 was $11,000, and its average grant was $10,651, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.

Where does Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati give grants?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's top state is Illinois, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (15%) and Michigan (15%).

Does Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Professional and Legislative" (5 grants).

Who are Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's largest grantees?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's largest 2022 grantees include Illinois Athletic Association ($11,000), Indiana Athletic Association ($11,000) and Michigan Athletic Association ($11,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

How large is Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati reported $635K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $628K.

What is Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's EIN?

Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Associati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1013577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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