Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights was a Chicago-based public charity whose stated mission was to advance human rights and respond to the needs of endangered populations, particularly people who are poor, isolated, or displaced. The organization described work in the United States and abroad, including services related to health, housing, jobs, and justice, as well as policy efforts.
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights
- Contact
Mailing address: 4822 N Broadway 2Nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (312) 961-7237
Website: https://heartlandalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 58 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization described its work as serving communities in the United States and abroad. The identified 2024 recipients listed here were based in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.7M (2024) to $8.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Lawndale Employment Network Chicago, IL | To provide innovative transitional jobs and cogitive behavioral targeted to those at risk | $884,155 |
| Heartland Human Care Services Chicago, IL | To provide services in "get my pymt" Illinois program | $835,028 |
| Uhlich Children's Employment Network Chicago, IL | To provide innovative transitional jobs and cognitive behvioral targeted to those at risk | $649,997 |
| Center for New Horizons Chicago, IL | To provide innovative transitional jobs and cognitive behvioral targeted to those at risk | $478,097 |
| Institute for Non-Violence Chicago Chicago, IL | To provide innovative transitional jobs and cognitive behvioral targeted to those at risk | $473,530 |
| Resurrection Project Chicago, IL | For immigration court universal representation pilot for detained immigrants | $190,000 |
| Immigration Project Normal, IL | Implement a pilot project for universal prepresentation for detained immigrants | $158,361 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reported that it did not compensate officers or key employees during the 2024 fiscal year. Its filing also states that an amount transferred upon dissolution represented cash withheld as of June 30, 2025, for distribution to recipients listed on the filing’s dissolution schedule.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,701,773 | $12,827,387 | $29,816,984 | $3,669,168 | 7 | $139,854 |
| 2023 | $45,039,991 | $57,472,632 | $59,237,562 | $7,238,160 | 8 | $770,108 |
| 2022 | $53,716,620 | $52,378,447 | $51,976,324 | $5,874,240 | 8 | $143,823 |
| 2021 | $60,078,611 | $51,743,889 | $47,734,412 | $6,437,547 | 35 | $115,716 |
| 2020 | $43,857,072 | $51,100,715 | $47,925,727 | $8,088,149 | 34 | $166,525 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission was to advance human rights and respond to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, isolated, and displaced—through comprehensive, respectful services and by promoting lasting solutions toward a more just global society.
Its website describes services for people who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. Examples of programs included trauma-informed care and related services for survivors of torture, and a food program for eligible people living with HIV. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions included employment initiatives for North Lawndale residents, services for people marginalized by poverty or displacement, violence prevention and restorative justice in Chicago, and legal assistance for immigrants and refugees.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 7 grants totaling $3,669,168. Among the identified recipients, North Lawndale Employment Network received $884,155; Heartland Human Care Services Inc. received $835,028; the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago received $473,530; and Immigration Project Inc. received $158,361. The grantees’ stated missions are described above; these grants do not establish an application process or eligibility rules.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing included Robin Armour, Board Chairman and Treasurer; Daniel Lezotte, Vice Chair; Michael A. Nutter, Vice Chair for part of the year; Theodore W. Michalke, Vice Chair; and directors Alan Harder, Alen Takhsh (part of the year), Ali Azim, Alicia Gonzalez, Allida Black, and Ameya Pawar.
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights is led by Donald Laackman, Interim President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Laackman
Interim President & CEO
Chief Program Officer → Interim President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$213K (2021) → $150K (2025)
Henry Beverly
Director, Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
Director → Director, Chair of Finance & Audit Committee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Armour
Board Chairman & Treasurer
Vice Chair → Board Chairman & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Harder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alen Takhsh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Frederick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Fronczak
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kary Mcllwain
Director
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary L Ahern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Rapp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan S Ruskin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shuba Ahya
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Azim
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allida Black
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ameya Pawar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Wiles
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Patton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Elzinga
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Klemen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Bassler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joey Nakayama
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wilkowski
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhyan Zweifler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Snyderman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Galvin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rider Porter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Brathwaite
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Hassan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Getzels
General Counsel & Secretary
General Counsel → General Counsel & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$211K (2021) → $406K (2025)
David Wells
Deputy Chief Administrator Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$207K (2024) → $118K (2025)
Edward B Stellon
Chief External Affairs Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024) → $180K (2025)
Daniel Lezotte
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A Nutter
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore W Michalke
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (54)
- Former: Evelyn Diaz (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Mary M McCarthy (2021–2024) — Executive Director - Nijc
- Former: Mailee UA Garcia (2022–2024) — Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
- Former: Makiyah Moody (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Marcelo Pressor (2022–2024) — Chief of Finance & Strategic Analysis
- Former: Melinda Earle (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Erika J Tole Thomas (2023–2024) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Kelli K Spencer (2023–2024) — Chief Risk Officer
- Former: Catalina Salley (2024) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Dona McCullough (2024) — Chief Human Resource & Equity
- Former: Eduardo Bocanegra (2024) — Executive Director - Readi
- Former: Jorge Matos (2024) — Readi Director
- Former: Meghan Jorgensen (2024) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Thomas Andreoli (2024) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Valerie Hawthorne-Berry (2024) — Senior Director of Enterprise Procurement & Facilities
- Former: Alison W. McConnell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Hoffman (2020–2023) — Chief External Affairs Officer
- Former: Elias Rosario (2020–2023) — Chief Finance, Administrator Officer & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 022023
- Former: Jacqueline English (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa W. Haag (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mohammed Z. Sahloul (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Nineveh Zoudo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Grossi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Selwyn Rogers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Fortino-Brown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anucha Browne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Faron (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Sterling (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyle Peterson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Riekenberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lorraine Waller (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Rosenberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Bagley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Renee Moses (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ronald Tuan-Mu (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Boyle (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Goodman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Garrido (2023) — Director
- Former: Christian A. Friend (2023) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Julianne Migley (2023) — Director
- Former: Betsy A Leonard (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Julianne Migely (2022) — Director
- Former: Alyse Kieber-Emmons (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ami Novoryta (2020–2021) — Chf Strategy Offr
- Former: Earl Chase (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ernesto Ramos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn D Newman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Laux (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Khoa X Ho (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda T Coberly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Rider (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carla Wheeler (2020) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Kelly J Emery (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Suzanne Jakstavich (2020) — Chief Hr Officer
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 $406K, to Julia Getzels (General Counsel/Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights
What does Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights fund?
The organization’s stated mission was to advance human rights and respond to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, isolated, and displaced—through comprehensive, respectful services and by promoting lasting solutions toward a more just global society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights?
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check heartlandalliance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights make grants?
The organization described its work as serving communities in the United States and abroad. The identified 2024 recipients listed here were based in Illinois.
What is Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights's EIN?
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1877640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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