HTNG Illinois
To foster, through collaboration and partnership, the development of next-generation systems and solutions that will enable the hospitality industry.
HTNG Illinois at a glance
In short: HTNG Illinois gave $645K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $645K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $644,908
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $644,908
- Median grant
- $644,908
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who HTNG Illinois funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Hotel & Lodging Association ($645K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $645K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Hotel & Lodging Association Washington, DC | Transfer of net assets in accordance with plan and agreement of merger. | $644,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,127,411 | $1,755,039 | $644,908 | 1 | $186 |
| 2020 | $827,788 | $1,852,339 | $1,967,124 | — | — | $2,199 |
| 2019 | $757,807 | $2,110,476 | $2,170,906 | — | — | $2,448 |
About HTNG Illinois
Based on IRS filings
HTNG Illinois is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $645K. Net investment income was $186.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HTNG Illinois is led by Michael Blake, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael Blake
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$328K (2019) → $283K (2021)
Floor Bleeker
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kornick
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Malinowski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Shane
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bzdawka
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Goshow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rupert Read
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monika Nerger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Mertz
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Vincent
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marco Trecroce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gustaaf Burman
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sjolander
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$235K (2019) → $237K (2021)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Armand Rabinowitz (2019–2020) — Program Director
- Former: Gustaaf Schrils (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Page Petry (2019–2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Laura Folkl (2020) — Program Director
- Former: Brian Garavuso (2019) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Laurent Idrac (2019) — Director
- Former: Vineet Gupta (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $283K, to Michael Blake (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about HTNG Illinois
How much does HTNG Illinois give each year?
HTNG Illinois gave $645K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is HTNG Illinois?
HTNG Illinois is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC.
Where does HTNG Illinois operate?
HTNG Illinois has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is HTNG Illinois's EIN?
HTNG Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5787093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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