Greater Waukegan Development Coalition
We strengthen communities through local entrepreneurship, transformative real estate development, and access to capital.
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition at a glance
In short: Greater Waukegan Development Coalition gave $259K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $259K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,813
- +3135.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $258,813
- +3135.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $258,813
- Total assets
- $410,256
- -9.3% 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 Waukegan Development Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ($259K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $259K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chicago, IL | To support small business development in Illinios | $258,813 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,256 | $493,211 | $720,102 | $258,813 | 1 |
| 2024 | $452,253 | $457,278 | $585,864 | $8,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $640,562 | $746,640 | $652,673 | $112,938 | 1 |
| 2022 | $553,171 | $267,745 | $334,061 | — | — |
| 2021 | $350,638 | $281,926 | $416,644 | — | — |
| 2020 | $327,977 | $223,636 | $195,033 | — | — |
About Greater Waukegan Development Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waukegan, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $410K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $259K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition is led by Shai Lothan, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shai Lothan
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Miller
Board Secretary-General
Secretary & General Counsel → Board Secretary-General, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Caryn Kahn
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Espinosa
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hixon
Board Treasuer
Board Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Board Treasuer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Ewing
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Edgar (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Roy Czajkowski (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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Darren Miller (Secretary, General Counsel (non-voting)).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Waukegan Development Coalition
How much does Greater Waukegan Development Coalition give each year?
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition gave $259K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Waukegan Development Coalition?
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition reported $410K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $493K.
What is Greater Waukegan Development Coalition?
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waukegan, IL. It holds $410K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greater Waukegan Development Coalition operate?
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Greater Waukegan Development Coalition's EIN?
Greater Waukegan Development Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4807745. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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