Illinois Broadcasters Association
To be the leading advocate for the broadcast industry, to shape public policy and to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment for its members, assist its members in continuing industry education, legal support services, and public outreach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-84.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-84.1% YoY
About Illinois Broadcasters Association
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Broadcasters Association is a nonprofit organization, based in SPRINGFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $212K.
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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 | $4,608,390 | $3,998,624 | $4,311,628 |
| Revenue | $919,612 | $363,452 | $932,992 |
| Expenses | $932,659 | $1,026,504 | $1,030,362 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $211,847 | $128,595 | $77,872 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Illinois Broadcasters MIP ($9,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Broadcasters MIP Springfield, IL | To provide the IL Broadcasters MIP with the funding to make a contribution for reimbursements | $9,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Scarano | Immediate Past Chairman | 1 | — |
| Kevin Cross | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Sarah Shellhammer | Chair-Elect | 1 | — |
| Drew Horowitz | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Clay Koenig | Director | 1 | — |
| John Idler | Director | 1 | — |
| Fletcher Ford | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Hulvey | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Kizer | Vice Chair TV | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Lyons | Executive Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Tim Meyers | Director | 1 | — |
| Marv Nyren | Director | 1 | — |
| Shaun Newell | Director | 1 | — |
| Carlos Fernandez | Director Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Dana Withers | Vice-Chair Radio | 1 | — |
| Don Craven | IBA Attorney | 1 | — |
| Scott Flick | IBA DC Attorney | 1 | — |
| Debra Gray | Marketing Director | 40 | $12,207 |
| Emily Barr | Director Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Mary Boyle | Director | 1 | — |
| Marc Dyson | Director Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Roger Lundeen | Director | 1 | — |
| Roberto Yanez | Director | 1 | — |
| Melody Spann Cooper | Director | 1 | — |
| John Malone | IBAcademics Chair | 1 | — |
| John Gehron | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Farber | Director | 1 | — |
| Ben Van Ness | Director | 1 | — |
| Dennis Lyle | Ex-Officio | 40 | $310,507 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Illinois Broadcasters Association?
As of 2024, Illinois Broadcasters Association holds $4.6M in total assets with $920K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Illinois Broadcasters Association operate?
Illinois Broadcasters Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Illinois Broadcasters Association award?
In 2024, Illinois Broadcasters Association awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Broadcasters Association's EIN?
Illinois Broadcasters Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6047595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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