Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $125.
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc gave $28K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,700
- -70.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,233
- -70.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $5,592
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broadcasters Foundation of America ($25K). Together the top 3 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $95K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | Support Broadcasters in need through the Angel Initiative | $25,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago, IL | Support the Conference Services Program | $1,500 |
| Illinois Broadcasters Asc MIP Springfield, IL | Support the Capitol News Illinois Program and Camp Broadcast Program. | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,592 | $125 | $77,711 | $27,700 | 3 | $27,700 | $125 | $709 |
| 2023 | $10,945 | $59,725 | $95,115 | $95,000 | 3 | $95,000 | $135 | $531 |
| 2022 | $4,668 | $35,019 | $76,460 | $75,750 | 3 | $75,750 | $19 | $678 |
| 2021 | $14,965 | $25,018 | $43,510 | $42,000 | 2 | $42,000 | $18 | $1,768 |
| 2020 | $33,447 | $26 | $20,014 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $26 | $2,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $709 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc is led by Dennis Lyle, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Lyle
President
Ex-Officio → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gehron
Chairman of the Board
President & Chairman → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Walters
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Withers
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Schnacke
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kushak
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Wilke
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shellhammer
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wheeler
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Fernandez
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Horowitz
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Larry Nelson (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Marv Dyson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Whittaker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John Idler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Oakley (2020–2021) — Director of Emeritus
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc give each year?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc gave $28K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 3 grants.
What is Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $9,233, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc give grants?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%).
Does Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $709 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc's EIN?
Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4645330. 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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