Illinois Arts Alliance
BUILDING THE VITALITY OF COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE THROUGH SERVICE AND ADVOCACY, THEREBY GENERATING RESOURCES FOR THE CULTURAL SECTOR AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. THROUGH STATEWIDE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, POSITIONING ARTS AND CULTURE AS A SOURCE OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.
Key facts about Illinois Arts Alliance
- EIN
- 36-3177592
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,014,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $253,688
- Median grant
- $96,625
- Total assets
- $3,070,623
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Illinois Arts Alliance funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Illinois Arts Alliance's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (88%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+1266.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$254K
+241.7% YoY
About Illinois Arts Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,070,623 | $3,640,158 | $1,420,208 |
| Revenue | $3,181,495 | $3,980,899 | $1,306,240 |
| Expenses | $3,463,808 | $2,255,263 | $1,170,319 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Allies for Community Business ($790,000), Partners for Sacred Places ($123,500), Andalusia LLC 2112 Inc ($69,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS Chicago, IL | COOK COUNTY ARTS INITIATIVE | $790,000 |
| PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES Philadelphia, PA | CHICAGO ARTS RECOVERY PROGRAM | $123,500 |
| ANDALUSIA LLC 2112 INC Chicago, IL | CCE SPONSORSHIP EXPENSES | $69,750 |
| BUSTLING SPACES Chicago, IL | CHICAGO ARTS RECOVERY PROGRAM | $31,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Zallar | Deputy Director of Finance and Operations | 40 | $22,066 |
| O Victoria Lakes-Battle | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| John Stremsterfer | Board Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Phillip Bahar | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Michelle T Boone | Director | 1 | — |
| Christine Dudle | Director | 1 | — |
| E Brooke Flanagan | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Hernandez | Director | 1 | — |
| Erica Hubbard | Director | 1 | — |
| Cory Jobe | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathryn M Lipuma | Director | 1 | — |
| Rena Henderson Mason | Director | 2 | — |
| Stacy Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Abby Pucker | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Roche Schulfer | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Silberstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Vivian Lee Standifird | Director | 1 | — |
| Henry Wishcamper | Director | 1 | — |
| Alisa Wolfson | Director | 1 | — |
| Angel Ysaguiree | Director | 1 | — |
| Claire Rice | Executive Director | 40 | $151,681 |
| Jonathan Vanderbrug | Deputy Director Civic Engagement | 40 | $127,349 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Illinois Arts Alliance?
As of 2024, Illinois Arts Alliance holds $3.1M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Illinois Arts Alliance operate?
Illinois Arts Alliance has awarded grants in Illinois, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Illinois Arts Alliance award?
In 2024, Illinois Arts Alliance awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $254K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Arts Alliance's EIN?
Illinois Arts Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3177592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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