Illinois Action for Children
Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most. (continued in Schedule O)
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
-2.6% YoY
Revenue
$58.0M
+0.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$16K
-203.2% YoY
Expenses
$57.3M
-0.1% YoY
About Illinois Action for Children
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Action for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,966,052 | $22,550,870 | $10,829,561 |
| Revenue | $58,005,195 | $57,636,788 | $53,057,014 |
| Expenses | $57,337,435 | $57,407,378 | $52,743,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,339 | $-15,832 | $12,197 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amirh Collis | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michelle Saddler | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Peter Kim | Chair of the Board | 1 | — |
| Tobeka Green | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Catherine Merritt | Director | 1 | — |
| Christopher Knapik | Director | 1 | — |
| Hardik Dalal | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Farrington | Director | 1 | — |
| Katie Durick | Director | 1 | — |
| LaChar Crayton | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Hodo | Director | 1 | — |
| Tamarr Walker | Director | 1 | — |
| Tussanee Taylor | Director | 1 | — |
| April Janney | President/CEO | 40 | $372,057 |
| Jacqueline Zanders | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $227,416 |
| Shauna Ejeh | SVP, Programs | 40 | $197,630 |
| Arlene Mitchell-Pace | VP, Human Resources | 40 | $157,087 |
| Christopher Tokarski | VP, Family and Community Services | 40 | $124,536 |
| Mark Barrett | VP, Early Learning | 40 | $131,371 |
| Sandra Matthews | SVP, Organizational Advancement/External Relations | 40 | $199,177 |
| Tito Guerrero | SVP, Operations | 40 | $181,178 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois Action for Children?
Illinois Action for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $22.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illinois Action for Children?
As of 2024, Illinois Action for Children holds $22.0M in total assets with $58.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Illinois Action for Children operate?
Illinois Action for Children has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Illinois Action for Children's EIN?
Illinois Action for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2712912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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