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Hamilton Action Team

Public charity · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 20-8329677 Website

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.

Key facts about Hamilton Action Team

In short: Hamilton Action Team gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
20-8329677
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$6,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$6,000
Median grant
$6,000
Total assets
$170,694
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$171K

-60.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$6K

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20241 grants2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Frederic Chopin Elementary School: $6KFrederic Chopin ElementarySchool$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Frederic Chopin Elementary School ($6K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

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

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Frederic Chopin Elementary School Chicago, ILSupport the educational goals of Frederick Chopin Elementary$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$170,694$427,714$343,777
Revenue$249,215$270,745$215,409
Expenses$513,377$186,808$293,111
Net Investment Income$7,554$388$251

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)

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.

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