The Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lemont, Illinois. Founded in 2005, the organization serves as a statewide association dedicated to strengthening and supporting Illinois' network of free and charitable clinics. IAFCC operates as a nonprofit management and advocacy organization that connects patients with clinics, fosters partnerships, and works to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-22.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.3M
+36.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$287K
+27.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: IAFCC improves access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured by:
- Strengthening free and charitable clinics
- Fostering partnerships
- Educating the public about free and charitable clinics
- Advocating for health policy
Vision: IAFCC works toward a culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare environment that provides free or affordable, high-quality health services that promote the elimination of health disparities among uninsured and underserved populations.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Enhancing the sustainability of new and existing free and charitable clinics
- Fostering growth in free and charitable clinic access points, service lines, and patients, especially in areas of high unmet need
- Improving awareness and understanding of free and charitable clinics among external stakeholders and elected officials
The organization serves over 40,000 patients annually who would otherwise have no access to quality healthcare.
Grantmaking
IAFCC functions as a pass-through funder, distributing grants received from the Illinois Department of Public Health to member clinics throughout the state.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IAFCC operates statewide throughout Illinois, supporting a network of free and charitable clinics across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (FY 2025, ending June 2025):
- Total Revenue: $9,285,139
- Total Expenses: $9,098,046
- Total Assets: $1,919,170
- Number of Employees: 4
FY 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Revenue: $6,948,733
- Total Expenses: $6,725,793
- Total Assets: $2,484,864
- Number of Employees: 5
FY 2023 (ending June 2023):
- Total Revenue: $6.73M
- Total Expenses: $6.74M
- Total Assets: $872,000
- Total Liabilities: $414,000
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 2012 (EIN: 20-1942444)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,919,170 | $2,484,864 | $871,883 |
| Revenue | $9,285,139 | $6,948,733 | $6,726,951 |
| Expenses | $9,098,046 | $6,725,793 | $6,744,852 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,348 | $15,085 | $14,865 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Communityhealth ($1,285,919), Mobile Care Chicago ($1,038,913), Dupage Health Coalition ($975,606).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AURORA CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE AURORA, IL | — | $27,000 |
| AVICENNA CHAMPAIGN, IL | — | $16,705 |
| AZZARELLI OUTREACH CLINIC KANKAKEE, IL | — | $41,020 |
| CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHRISTIAN HEALTH C CHAMPAIGN, IL | — | $163,690 |
| CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION WHEATON, IL | — | $162,134 |
| CHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER CHICAGO, IL | — | $460,385 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CLINIC CHICAGO, IL | — | $292,287 |
| COMMUNITYHEALTH CHICAGO, IL | — | $1,285,919 |
| DUPAGE HEALTH COALITION CAROL STREAM, IL | — | $975,606 |
| FAMILY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP CLINIC CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | — | $595,853 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL HOGUE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LEVI MOORE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LUVIA QUINONES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ-ESTRADA | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| CAROL J SHARP | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JEFFREY TRASK | VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| SHAWN WEST-MARCONI | DIRECTOR | 6 | — |
| STEPH WILDING | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SHATISHA WOODS | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| PAT YUZAWA-RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Illinois Association of Free & fund?
**Mission:** IAFCC improves access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured by: • Strengthening free and charitable clinics • Fostering partnerships • Educating the public about free and charitable clinics • Advocating for health policy **Vision:** IAFCC works toward a culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare environment that provides free or affordable, high-quality health services that promote the elimination of health disparities among un…
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Association of Free &?
IAFCC functions as a pass-through funder, distributing grants received from the Illinois Department of Public Health to member clinics throughout the state. **Recent Grant Activity:** **Fiscal Year 2025:** • Total grants distributed: $9,285,139 in revenue • Notable grants included: • Access DuPage: $975,606 • Family Health Partnership Clinic: $595,853 • Will Grundy Medical Clinic (amount not specified) **Fiscal Year 2024:** • Total grants distributed: $6,948,733 in revenue • Notable grants incl…
Where does Illinois Association of Free & make grants?
IAFCC operates statewide throughout Illinois, supporting a network of free and charitable clinics across the state.
What size grants does Illinois Association of Free & award?
In 2025, Illinois Association of Free & awarded 29 grants totaling $8.3M — an average of about $287K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Association of Free &'s EIN?
Illinois Association of Free &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1942444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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