Heartland Alliance International Inc
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) implements programs in latin America and the caribbean, the middle east and north africa, sub-saharan africa, europe, eurasia, and in chicago at the marjorie kovler center. In the past year, HAI has supported thousands of vulnerable and marginalized communities experiencing some of the world's most pressing humanitarian and human rights crises to access justice, mental health and psychosocial support, specialized torture treatment, prevention and response to gender-based violence, anti-trafficking, livelihoods, stigma-free healthcare, and other protection services.
Heartland Alliance International Inc at a glance
In short: Heartland Alliance International Inc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,098
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,098
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,098
- Total assets
- $3,272,583
- +27.0% 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 Heartland Alliance International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tapestry 360 ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $69K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tapestry 360 Chicago, IL | Provision of Healthcare | $46,098 |
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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 | $3,272,583 | $14,953,903 | $13,521,061 | $46,098 | 1 | $966 |
| 2024 | $2,577,297 | $20,369,191 | $18,680,250 | $68,599 | 2 | $1,085 |
| 2023 | $4,642,115 | $18,830,664 | $20,645,333 | — | — | $268 |
| 2022 | $2,071,230 | $23,566,605 | $24,101,049 | — | — | $686 |
| 2021 | $3,221,670 | $20,679,577 | $21,872,207 | — | — | $71 |
| 2020 | $4,003,603 | $21,366,546 | $21,944,185 | — | — | $125 |
About Heartland Alliance International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Heartland Alliance International Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $966.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heartland Alliance International Inc is led by Melissa Cook, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 6 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Cook
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$228K (2024) → $221K (2025)
Carolina Ramazzina Van Moorsel
Co-Executive Director & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Esteban Moreno
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2025)
Mary Kay Hazel
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$89K (2025)
Theodore W Michalke
Chairman & Secretary
Director → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Chairman & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Galvin
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cooper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Obrock
COO & Treasurer
Programs Director → COO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $153K (2025)
Hina Lodhi
Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$61K (2025)
Allida Black
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Evelyn Diaz (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Julia Getzels (2022–2024) — General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Donald Laackman (2024) — Interim President
- Former: Elias Rosario (2020–2023) — Chief Finance, Administrator Officer & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 22023
- Former: Mark Rodriguez (2021–2023) — Former COO & Executive Director
- Former: Scott C. Portman (2021–2023) — Director & Int'l Programs
- Former: Betsy A. Leonard (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Surita Sandosham (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Leah James (2022) — Director, Prg Qual, Growth & Innov
- Former: Alen Takhsh (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elaine Klemen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer A Miller (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Martha Casazza (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mia Beers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Renee Moses (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anucha Browne (2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Goodman (2021) — Director
- Former: Clinton Trout (2020) — Senior Technical Advisor
- Former: Elizabeth Drew (2020) — Program Development Director
- Former: Joe Kartheiser (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Marie de Cenival (2020) — Senior Technical Advisor
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 $221K, to Melissa Cook (Executive Director (Part Year)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Alliance International Inc
How much does Heartland Alliance International Inc give each year?
Heartland Alliance International Inc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 2 grants.
How large is Heartland Alliance International Inc?
Heartland Alliance International Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.0M.
What is Heartland Alliance International Inc?
Heartland Alliance International Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Heartland Alliance International Inc operate?
Heartland Alliance International Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Heartland Alliance International Inc's EIN?
Heartland Alliance International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0739799. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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