Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc
To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc at a glance
In short: Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc gave $459K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $77K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Centralia Business & Professi ($217K). Together the top 5 received $392K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($67,040), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Business & Professi Centralia, IL | Provide funds for scholarships | $216,734 |
| Lincoln Land Community Colleg Springfield, IL | Provide funds for scholarships | $87,703 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $67,040 |
| BPW Illinois Educational Foun LaGrange, IL | Provide funds for scholarships | $41,326 |
| Oasis Womens Center Alton, IL | Support operations of the organizat | $25,714 |
| Celia M Howard Fellowship Fu Chicago, IL | Provide funds for scholarships | $20,663 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $231,321 | $471,269 | $459,180 | 6 | $230,985 |
| 2024 | $470,226 | $17,110 | $16,038 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $419,849 | $16,494 | $19,583 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $447,154 | $20,373 | $270,365 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $696,152 | $33,792 | $33,785 | — | — | $28,478 |
About Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc is led by Natalie Shook, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalie Shook
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherie Kesler
Networking Chair
President → Education Chair, 2022
Education Chair → Networking Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Burk
Finance Chair
Treasurer → Finance Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Nordheden
Education Chair
Member Representative → Education Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Yong
Legislation Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Burk
Secretary
Finance Chair → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Walsh
Member Representative
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Misty Nabors
President-Elect
Networking Chair → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fayrene Wright
Member Representative
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Melodie Ainslie
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat McNicholas
Member Representative
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stephanie House
Member Representative
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Susan McGrath (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Amanda Spade (2022–2023) — Finance Chair
- Former: Carla Tucker (2022–2023) — Member Representative
- Former: Carrie Perkins Schnicker (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Natalie Wellen (2022–2023) — President Elect
- Former: Patsy Timm (2023) — Member Representative
- Former: Tammy Resch (2023) — Member Representative
- Former: Deanna Whitington (2021–2022) — Member Representative
- Former: Tina Klein (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Alishia Winkler (2021) — Educat. Chair
- Former: Cindy Stock (2021) — Member Representative
- Former: Danielle DiMarzio (2021) — President Elect
- Former: Jenny Hill-Ravanh (2021) — Networking Chair
- Former: Jessickya Nix-Colman (2021) — Legislat. Chair
- Former: Nikki Timberlake (2021) — Member Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc
How much does Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc give each year?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc gave $459K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's typical grant size?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's median grant in 2025 was $54,183, and its average grant was $76,530, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc give grants?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide funds for scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's largest grantees?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Centralia Business & Professi ($216,734), Lincoln Land Community Colleg ($87,703) and BPW Illinois Educational Foun ($41,326), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($67,040), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc is a public charity focused on Women and girls, based in Carlyle, IL.
What is Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's EIN?
Illinois Federation of Business Womens Clubs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2510701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
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