Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is a public charity based in Springfield, Illinois. It is a membership organization and the federally designated statewide coalition of domestic violence service providers in Illinois. ICADV supports agencies serving survivors and their children through grant administration, technical assistance, training, policy advocacy, and public education.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence at a glance
In short: Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence gave $10.6M across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $190K), mostly in Illinois. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,635,506
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $189,920
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175,097
- Total assets
- $3,656,020
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 56, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- How to Apply
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The website lists no current funding opportunities. For opportunities that are offered, eligibility is outlined in the applicable notice of funding opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 806 S College, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 789-2830
Website: https://ilcadv.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois ($425K). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 101 grants of 283 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICADV’s grantmaking is directed to Illinois: all reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to Illinois recipients. Its website describes its member agencies as serving communities throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 56 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $193K. How we count
Medians: $113K first-time, $175K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2024) to $22.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $10.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Belleville, IL | Victim Services | $424,529 |
| Family Rescue Chicago, IL | Victim Services | $404,376 |
| Sojourn Shelter & Services Inc Springfield, IL | Victim Services | $380,286 |
| Harbor House Kankakee, IL | Victim Services | $330,140 |
| Center for the Prevention of Abuse Peoria, IL | Victim Services | $328,101 |
| Family Resources Inc Rock Islandquad Cities, IL | Victim Services | $327,641 |
| Life Span Desplaines, IL | Victim Services | $321,413 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives Rockford, IL | Victim Services | $319,277 |
| Family Shelter Service Wheaton, IL | Victim Services | $316,743 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, IL | Victim Services | $311,913 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are reported by filing year.
EIN: 37-1056288
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,656,020 | $13,845,837 | $13,859,465 | $10,635,506 | 56 | $3,190 |
| 2024 | $3,347,453 | $12,510,465 | $12,243,969 | $9,716,472 | 55 | $2,650 |
| 2023 | $5,532,895 | $22,759,018 | $22,604,017 | $20,274,980 | 57 | $2,392 |
| 2022 | $5,490,585 | $24,395,552 | $24,366,704 | $22,895,025 | 56 | — |
| 2021 | $4,432,038 | $22,776,104 | $22,613,516 | $21,451,004 | 59 | $115 |
| 2020 | $5,461,235 | $23,007,234 | $23,068,444 | $21,730,081 | 60 | $1,065 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ICADV’s mission is to “build networks of support for and with survivors, and advance statewide policies and practices that transform societal attitudes and institutions to eliminate and prevent domestic abuse.”
Its work includes advocating for safer policies, training professionals who work with survivors, and providing technical assistance and resources to member organizations. The organization also administers grants for services such as legal and medical advocacy, counseling, and services for survivors in rural communities or those with chemical dependency issues.
The organizations it supports include direct-service providers. For example, Family Rescue describes its work as providing shelter and comprehensive support to domestic violence survivors and their children, along with systemic advocacy and community education. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia describes its work as providing emergency shelter and essential services to people and families affected by domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ICADV reported 56 grants totaling $10,635,506. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $424,529, with a median of $175,097. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The grants are described as victim services.
Among the largest reported grants were Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois ($424,529), Family Rescue ($404,376), Sojourn Shelter & Services ($380,286), Harbor House ($330,140), and Center for the Prevention of Abuse ($328,101). Other recipients included Family Resources ($327,641), Life Span ($321,413), Remedies Renewing Lives ($319,277), Family Shelter Service ($316,743), Metropolitan Family Services ($311,913), ANEW ($302,707), and Crisis Center for South Suburbia ($293,022).
ICADV’s website says there are currently no funding opportunities. Its described process is to administer a portion of federal VOCA and VAWA funds received by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and fund domestic violence agencies. Eligibility is specified in each funding opportunity’s notice; the website also describes general criteria for domestic violence victim-service providers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon Spiks as president, Mary Ellen Schadend as vice president, Sheila Simon as treasurer, and Beth Maskell as secretary. Directors listed are Jennifer Gabrenya, Debbie Collins, Jeannine Woods, Pat Davenport, Audrey Wailing, and Shelly Torrez.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence is led by Sarah Conlon, Interim CEO & COO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Conlon
Interim CEO & COO
COO → Chief Operations Officer, 2023
Chief Operations Officer → Interim CEO & COO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Carrie Boyd Start
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Spiks
President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gabrenya
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Torrez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Wailing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Jacobs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Collins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Woods
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Gethner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kami Harless
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Cervantez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Davenport
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Johnston
CFO
Fiscal Officer → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$49K (2021) → $92K (2025)
Lori McCollum
Chief Sub Administrator Officer
Chief Subrecipient Administration Officer → Chief Subrecipient Administrator, 2024
Chief Subrecipient Administrator → Chief Sub Administrator Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $71K (2025)
Chloe McMurray
Chief Capacity Building Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Beth Maskell
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Simon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Schadend
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Michael Strauss (2025) — Director · Filing note: Ended 1302025
- Former: Dona Leanard (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Judie Caribeaux (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Maria Doughty (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Mary Ellen Schaid (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Vickie Smith (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Laura King (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrea Stephens (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bob Anderson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Donna Schnell (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrea Wilson (2022–2023) — Chief Training & Technical Assistance Officer T
- Former: Ellen Schanzle-Haskins (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Ricks (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Millner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kate McCulley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberley Stevens (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Klein (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Darlene Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Dix (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Andria Winters (2020) — Board Member
- Former: April Balzhiser (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Dennis Deer (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Gail Thomas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Dellert (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Love-Patterson (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Sarah Conlon (Interim CEO and COO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
How much does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence give each year?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence gave $10.6M across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.7M across 55 grants.
What is Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's typical grant size?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's median grant in 2025 was $175,097, and its average grant was $189,920, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence that year got $113K on average.
Where does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence give grants?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants).
Does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Victim Services" (56 grants).
Who are Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's largest grantees?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's largest 2025 grantees include Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois ($424,529), Family Rescue ($404,376) and Sojourn Shelter & Services Inc ($380,286), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What does Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence fund?
ICADV’s mission is to “build networks of support for and with survivors, and advance statewide policies and practices that transform societal attitudes and institutions to eliminate and prevent domestic abuse.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence?
The website lists no current funding opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's EIN?
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1056288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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