Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council
The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council (GLCEDC) is a public charity based in Pontiac, Illinois. It supports economic development in Greater Livingston County through business-focused grants and initiatives involving business retention and expansion, new business attraction, workforce development, and education.
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council at a glance
In short: Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Illinois. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,184,088
- +2200.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $40,831
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $721,454
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council
- Review Cycle
- Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grant applications must be received by the first Wednesday of the month in which the applicant applies.
- Deadline
- Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grant applications must be received by the first Wednesday of the month in…
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 W Water St, Pontiac, IL 61764-1789
Phone: (815) 842-2900
Website: https://glcedc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advanced Tecnology Recycle ($155K). Together the top 10 received $946K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 105 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GLCEDC’s stated program area is Greater Livingston County, Illinois. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 12% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $16K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.2M.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Tecnology Recycle Pontiac, IL | ASST | $155,000 |
| Prairie Central Cusd #8 Fairbury, IL | ASST | $137,679 |
| Wally's Operating Company LLC Houston, TX | ASST | $137,500 |
| Vactor Streator, IL | ASST | $120,000 |
| Anthony Liftgates Pontiac, IL | ASST | $110,000 |
| Slagel Meats Inc Forrest, IL | ASST | $90,000 |
| Pontiac District 429 Pontiac, IL | ASST | $69,700 |
| Techical Metals Fairbury, IL | ASST | $47,500 |
| Alloy Speciaties Inc Ransom, IL | ASST | $45,000 |
| Livingston Area Career Center Pontiac, IL | ASST | $33,709 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $721,454 | $305,209 | $268,651 | $1,184,088 | 29 | $15,929 |
| 2023 | $684,898 | $322,216 | $327,461 | $51,463 | Total only | $12,226 |
| 2022 | $690,350 | $304,741 | $285,667 | $1,137,350 | 27 | $2,825 |
| 2021 | $679,400 | $282,272 | $251,577 | $1,108,930 | 25 | $2,187 |
| 2020 | — | $465,396 | $561,589 | $1,154,555 | 24 | $4,745 |
| 2019 | $749,160 | $463,351 | $318,027 | $943,305 | 21 | $5,544 |
"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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GLCEDC’s mission is “to promote and provide meaningful economic development opportunities for the business, industrial, rural, and residential communities of greater Livingston County.”
Its programs include grants for building improvements, community enhancement and economic stimulus, employer job creation, and STEM programming at Livingston County schools. The Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grant supports not-for-profit organizations providing business and economic development opportunities in the area. One 2024 grantee, the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County, describes its mission as “providing after-school recreational and educational activities for children aged 5 to 18.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, GLCEDC reported 29 grants totaling $1,184,088. Grant amounts ranged from $5,369 to $155,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest listed grants were $155,000 to Advanced Tecnology Recycle in Pontiac, $137,679 to Prairie Central CUSD #8 in Fairbury, $137,500 to Wally’s Operating Company in Houston, and $120,000 to Vactor in Streator. The 2024 filing also lists a $7,500 grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County.
GLCEDC’s Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grant is for eligible not-for-profit organizations with a local address serving Greater Livingston County residents. Applicants must provide a business plan describing how the request would improve the area’s economic condition and quality of life, including information about jobs retained or created, employment status, and wages. The maximum grant is $15,000 and may not exceed 45% of project cost. Funds cannot be used for operating costs, salaries, benefits, employment taxes, or utilities.
Other programs include Building Improvement Grants, which reimburse qualifying building-improvement expenditures up to $11,250; Economic Incentive Grants, for employers creating at least 10 jobs that meet the stated wage and benefit threshold and retain those positions for at least one year; and Educational Enhancement Stimulus Grants for Livingston County schools providing STEM programming.
Applications for Community Enhancement and Economic Stimulus Grants are reviewed at regularly scheduled meetings. The Building Improvement Grant application describes funding for eligible exterior and interior improvements, with award amounts at GLCEDC’s discretion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terry Sullivan as vice chairman and Ashley Ralph as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed include Tom Blumenshine, Dustin Smith, Brad Gulliford, LaDonna Russell, Brian Wilkins, Keith Corneille, Jon Kilgore, and Don Lambert. GLCEDC identifies Jon Kilgore as its chief executive officer.
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council is led by Adam Dontz, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 31 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Dontz
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dekeersgieter
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Adkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Alvey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Gulliford
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Solberg
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dukes
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wilkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Mustread
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Slagel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Lambert
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kilgore
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Briscoe
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Slagel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McGuckin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Erchen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Mahrt
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Harms
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Rush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Corneille
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Weller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ladonna Russell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Blumenshine
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Fraiser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mark Brockman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Sullivan
Vice Charirman
Director → Vice Charirman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Ralph
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Bernie Hardin (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Karch (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jimmie Lansford (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Magee (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sam Miceli (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ty Eshelman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Vanantwerp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Vanderveen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Hiltbrand (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cathi Coppinger (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Bunting (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin McNamara (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike McCoy (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Weller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Kalebich (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Smith (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Patrick Killian (2019) — Director
- Former: Roger Corrigan (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Vitshum (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council
How much does Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council give each year?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $51K in grants paid.
What is Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's typical grant size?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,831, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council that year got $23K on average.
Where does Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council give grants?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pontiac, IL (14 grants), Fairbury, IL (4 grants), Dwight, IL (3 grants) and Streator, IL (2 grants).
Does Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Asst" (29 grants).
Who are Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's largest grantees?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's largest 2024 grantees include Advanced Tecnology Recycle ($155,000), Prairie Central Cusd #8 ($137,679) and Wally's Operating Company LLC ($137,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council reported $721K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $305K.
What does Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council fund?
GLCEDC’s mission is “to promote and provide meaningful economic development opportunities for the business, industrial, rural, and residential communities of greater Livingston County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check glcedc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's EIN?
Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3062056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greater-livingston-county-economic-development-council-morg_a918b168252d4a62b2baf8c301610dc2
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