Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP is a private foundation, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K.
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP at a glance
In short: Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP gave $11K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,811
- +170.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,604
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $9,279
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WBBM-TV ($4K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,096), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,096 |
| WBBM-TV Chicago, IL | MIP Internship/Stipend | $4,000 |
| WGN-TV Chicago, IL | MIP Internship/Stipend | $2,715 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,279 | $9,500 | $14,907 | $10,811 | 3 | $10,811 |
| 2023 | $10,686 | $20,000 | $12,033 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 |
| 2022 | $2,719 | — | $17,813 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,532 | — | $268 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,800 | $25,000 | $7,310 | $4,800 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP is led by Dennis Lyle, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Lyle
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cross
Chairman
Vice Chair Tv → Chairman-Elect, 2023
Chairman-Elect → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Malone
Ibacademics Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Idler
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2021
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marv Nyren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Spann Cooper
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2022
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hulvey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Farber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Gray
Marketing Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fletcher Ford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Meyers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Koenig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Boyle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Newell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Van Ness
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gehron
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Yanez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Fernandez
Director Emeritus
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Director Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Withers
Vice Chair Radio
Director → Vice Chair Radio, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Horowitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Barr
Director Emeritus
Director → Director Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marv Dyson
Director Emeritus
Director → Past Director, 2021
Past Director → Director Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Scarano
Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shellhammer
Chairman-Elect
Vice Chair Radio → Executive-Vice Chair, 2023
Executive-Vice Chair → Chairman-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lyons
Executive Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair Tv, 2023
Vice Chair Tv → Executive Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kizer
Vice Chair Tv
Director → Vice Chair Tv, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Paul Rennie (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Don Craven (2021–2023) — Iba Attorney
- Former: Jim Grimes (2021–2023) — Ibacademic Seat
- Former: Scott Flick (2021–2023) — Iba Dc Attorney
- Former: Charles Grisham (2023) — Director
- Former: Luis Godinez (2023) — Director
- Former: Roger Lundeen (2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Harlan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Edna Uribe (2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Welsh (2020–2021) — Vice Chair Tv
- Former: Luci Engum (2020–2021) — Vice Chair Radio
- Former: Rick Lipps (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Neuhoff (2020) — Director
- Former: Derek Dalton (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Miller (2020) — Director
- Former: Gregory Powers (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelly Lattimer (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Haile (2020) — Director
- Former: Randy Miller (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP
How much does Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP give each year?
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP gave $11K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
What is Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP's typical grant size?
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,604, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP give grants?
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "MIP Internship/Stipend" (3 grants).
How large is Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP?
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP's EIN?
Illinois Broadcasters Association MIP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1231448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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