Illinois Coalition Against Domestic
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is a membership-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, founded in 1978. As a federally designated statewide coalition, ICADV serves as a network hub for over 50 domestic violence service providers throughout Illinois. The organization provides technical assistance, advocacy, training, and public education materials to support member agencies in their work with survivors and their dependent children.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-39.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
-52.1% YoY
Grant Count
55
-3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$177K
-50.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "ICADV builds networks of support for and with survivors, and advances statewide policies and practices that transform societal attitudes and institutions to eliminate and prevent domestic abuse."
Vision Statement: ICADV envisions a statewide community committed to exposing the root causes of domestic abuse and ensuring safety for families by supporting the voices of all survivors.
ICADV's primary work focuses on:
- Policy Advocacy: Educating lawmakers, professionals, and the public on challenges survivors face when seeking help to ensure safer outcomes through thoughtful and strong policy
- Training and Technical Assistance: Providing training opportunities and technical assistance to frontline staff and management professionals of domestic violence agencies
- Public Education: Educating communities about domestic violence and prevention strategies
- System Improvement: Working with professionals across multiple systems to improve responses to survivors and their children
- Direct Support Services: Serving as a pass-through entity for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding to member agencies
Grantmaking
ICADV functions as a significant pass-through funder for federal domestic violence resources:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Illinois statewide, with member agencies serving communities throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $3,347,453 to $4,432,038 (depending on filing year)
- Annual Revenue: $7,183,658 to $22,776,104 (depending on filing year)
- Total Giving: $9,716,472 to $22,613,516 (depending on filing year)
- Employees: 11 staff members
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 1978
- EIN: 37-1056288
Rating: Three-Star rating from independent charity evaluator with an 81% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,347,453 | $5,532,895 | $5,490,585 |
| Revenue | $12,510,465 | $22,759,018 | $24,395,552 |
| Expenses | $12,243,969 | $22,604,017 | $24,366,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,650 | $2,392 | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Family Rescue ($400,389), Harbor House ($305,139), Sojourn Shelter & Services Inc ($302,473).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SAFE PLACE ZION, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $225,720 |
| ANEW HOMEWOOD, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $297,683 |
| APNA GHAR INC CHICAGO, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $204,341 |
| ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES BRIDGEVIEW, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $202,162 |
| ASCEND JUSTICE CHICAGO, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $102,891 |
| BETWEEN FRIENDS CHICAGO, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $215,635 |
| BLUE TOWER SOLUTIONS DECATUR, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $18,113 |
| CAIRO WOMEN'S SHELTER INC CAIRO, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $272,748 |
| CAWC CHICAGO, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $165,252 |
| CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF ABUSE PEORIA, IL | VICTIM SERVICES | $297,683 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Interim President/CEO: Sarah Conlon
- Principal Officer (per recent filing): Vickie Smith
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA DOUGHTY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DONA LEANARD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHARON SPINKS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUDIE CARIBEAUX | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GABRENYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ELLEN SCHAID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH MASKELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA SCHNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA STEPHENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHEILA SIMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLY TORREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICKIE SMITH | PRESIDENT AND CEO(THRU 5/30/24) | 35 | $134,583 |
| SARAH CONLON | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $90,996 |
| JAMIE JOHNSTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $82,231 |
| LORI MCCOLLUM | CHIEF SUBRECIPIENT ADMINIS | 40 | $67,754 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ICADV has been actively engaged in collaborative efforts to support domestic violence survivors, including partnerships with state officials and technology companies to enhance support services for survivors in Illinois.
Illinois domestic violence coalition, AG, Ring team up to support survivorsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic fund?
**Mission Statement:** "ICADV builds networks of support for and with survivors, and advances statewide policies and practices that transform societal attitudes and institutions to eliminate and prevent domestic abuse." **Vision Statement:** ICADV envisions a statewide community committed to exposing the root causes of domestic abuse and ensuring safety for families by supporting the voices of all survivors. ICADV's primary work focuses on: • **Policy Advocacy:** Educating lawmakers, profession…
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Coalition Against Domestic?
ICADV functions as a significant pass-through funder for federal domestic violence resources: • **VOCA Funding:** Allocates approximately $21 million in Victims of Crime Act dollars to 54 agencies in Illinois • **VAWA Funding:** Distributes approximately $700,000 in Violence Against Women Act dollars • **Emergency Assistance:** Provided $944,000 for rental and utility assistance and emergency shelter to support survivors whose housing stability was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Member agenc…
Where does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic make grants?
Illinois statewide, with member agencies serving communities throughout the state.
What size grants does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic award?
In 2024, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic awarded 55 grants totaling $9.7M — an average of about $177K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Coalition Against Domestic's EIN?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1056288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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