Hamilton Action Team
To promote and support the academic and fine arts programs at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School; to assist Hamilton Elementary School in enriching its educational programs by raising funds and capital through fundraising activities; to aid the school in obtaining resources for improving and beautifying its facilities and grounds necessary for the well-being and safety of the school community; to develop plans and strategies to identify and solicit individuals, community members, businesses and foundations for gift and grant support; to foster business and community involvement to improve the quality of public education and assist the school in achieving its educational objectives; to educate the community on the advantages of charitable giving and to motivate prospects to make donations that benefit and promote the educational needs of the community.
Hamilton Action Team at a glance
In short: Hamilton Action Team gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $170,694
- -60.1% 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 Hamilton Action Team funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frederic Chopin Elementary School ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frederic Chopin Elementary School Chicago, IL | Support the educational goals of Frederick Chopin Elementary | $6,000 |
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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 | $170,694 | $249,215 | $513,377 | $6,000 | 1 | $7,554 |
| 2024 | $427,714 | $270,745 | $186,808 | — | — | $388 |
| 2023 | $343,777 | $215,409 | $293,111 | — | — | $251 |
| 2022 | $421,479 | $217,437 | $122,484 | — | — | $15 |
| 2021 | $326,526 | $89,444 | $74,698 | — | — | $20 |
| 2020 | $311,780 | $185,384 | $121,309 | — | — | $19 |
About Hamilton Action Team
Based on IRS filings
Hamilton Action Team is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hamilton Action Team is led by Jen Weltman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jen Weltman
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Gillespie
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Kreissl
Board Member
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liza Illuzi
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Albers
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Rockwood
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Richardville
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Mak
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennefer Folsom
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Houston
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Boismery
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade LiManni
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Tozzini
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Hamill
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Christina Lynn Hamill (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Angela Carpenter (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Corrina Demma (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Illuzzi (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Becca Goodrich (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dana Carman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jan McDermit (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Yaniga (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Diana Fujimora (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bibi Petrovits (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Howard (2022–2023) — Room Parent Coordinator
- Former: Rebecca Goodrich (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Holly Kohli (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jennie Frampton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Colleen Meenan (2021) — Director
- Former: Amanda Hughes (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Amber Liset (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Shari Rogers (2020) — Director
- Former: Valerie Harrell (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.
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Action Team
How much does Hamilton Action Team give each year?
Hamilton Action Team gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hamilton Action Team?
Hamilton Action Team reported $171K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Hamilton Action Team?
Hamilton Action Team is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $171K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hamilton Action Team operate?
Hamilton Action Team has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Hamilton Action Team's EIN?
Hamilton Action Team's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8329677. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Hamilton Action Team funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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