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Illinois Federation of Business

Foundation · Grantmaker Carlyle, IL EIN: 36-2510701 Website
Women and girlsCommunity and economic developmentCommunity improvementCommunity service

To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.

Key facts about Illinois Federation of Business

EIN
36-2510701
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$459,180
Grants made (2025)
6
Average grant
$76,530
Median grant
$54,183
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Illinois Federation of Business funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Illinois Federation of Business's 6 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (100%). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide funds for scholarships" (5 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$459K

Grant Count

6

Avg Grant Size

$77K

About Illinois Federation of Business

Based on IRS filings

Illinois Federation of Business is a nonprofit organization focused on Women and girls, based in Carlyle, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $459K. Net investment income was $231K.

Focus Areas

Women and girlsCommunity and economic developmentCommunity improvementCommunity service
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

AltonCentraliaChicagoInaLaGrangeSpringfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$130K$259K$389K$518K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets———
Revenue$231,321$17,110$16,494
Expenses$471,269$16,038$19,583
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$230,985——
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$115K$230K$344K$459K0 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20246 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Centralia Business & Professi: $217KCentralia Business & Professi$217KLincoln Land Community Colleg: $88KLincoln Land Community Colleg$88KRend Lake College Foundation: $67KRend Lake College Foundation$67KBPW Illinois Educational Foun: $41KBPW Illinois Educational Foun$41KOasis Womens Center: $26KOasis Womens Center$26KCelia M Howard Fellowship Fu: $21KCelia M Howard Fellowship Fu$21K

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Centralia Business & Professi ($216,734), Lincoln Land Community Colleg ($87,703), Rend Lake College Foundation ($67,040).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Centralia Business & Professi Centralia, ILProvide funds for scholarships$216,734
Lincoln Land Community Colleg Springfield, ILProvide funds for scholarships$87,703
Rend Lake College Foundation Ina, ILProvide funds for scholarships$67,040
BPW Illinois Educational Foun LaGrange, ILProvide funds for scholarships$41,326
Oasis Womens Center Alton, ILSupport operations of the organizat$25,714
Celia M Howard Fellowship Fu Chicago, ILProvide funds for scholarships$20,663

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Pat McNicholasMember Rep——
Fayrene WrightMember Rep——
Karen WalshMember Rep——
Stephanie HouseMember Rep——
Cherie KeslerNetworking Chr1—
Amanda BurkSecretary1—
Carol BurkFinance Chair1—
Holly NordhedenEducation Chair1—
Barb YongLegislation Chr1—
Misty NaborsPresident-Elect1—
Natalie ShookPresident1—
Melodie AinslieTreasurer1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Women and girlsCommunity and economic developmentCommunity improvementCommunity service

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois Federation of Business?

Illinois Federation of Business is a nonprofit organization focused on Women and girls, based in Carlyle, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Illinois Federation of Business operate?

Illinois Federation of Business has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Illinois Federation of Business award?

In 2025, Illinois Federation of Business awarded 6 grants totaling $459K — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Illinois Federation of Business's EIN?

Illinois Federation of Business's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2510701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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