Greater Sterling Development Corporation
The Greater Sterling Development Corporation (GSDC) was created to coordinate and streamline economic development efforts in the city of Sterling, Whiteside county and the surrounding areas.
Greater Sterling Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Greater Sterling Development Corporation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,966
- -94.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,966
- -94.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,966
- Total assets
- $9,284,119
- -3.6% 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 Greater Sterling Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was House Sterling LLC ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $150K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House Sterling LLC Sterling, IL | Land Development | $7,966 |
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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 | $9,284,119 | $950,454 | $1,204,220 | $7,966 | 1 | $69 |
| 2024 | $9,629,968 | $1,078,988 | $1,266,657 | $150,000 | 1 | $4,832 |
| 2023 | $9,982,638 | $824,900 | $1,076,403 | — | — | $3,217 |
| 2022 | $10,325,597 | $1,289,640 | $927,045 | — | — | $113,355 |
| 2021 | $8,635,725 | $1,386,862 | $731,690 | — | — | $3,049 |
| 2020 | $7,389,268 | $1,227,862 | $728,156 | — | — | $11,968 |
About Greater Sterling Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Greater Sterling Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sterling, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $69.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Sterling Development Corporation is led by Heather Sotelo, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Sotelo
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $111K (2025)
Ed Andersen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Froeter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Hurless
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Meminger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Dallas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rosengren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Shumard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Zander
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Baumann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter W. Dillon
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark Zumdahl (2020–2021) — 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 $111K, to Heather Sotelo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Sterling Development Corporation
How much does Greater Sterling Development Corporation give each year?
Greater Sterling Development Corporation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Sterling Development Corporation?
Greater Sterling Development Corporation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $950K.
What is Greater Sterling Development Corporation?
Greater Sterling Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sterling, IL. It holds $9.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greater Sterling Development Corporation operate?
Greater Sterling Development Corporation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Greater Sterling Development Corporation's EIN?
Greater Sterling Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3706308. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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