Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP
The organization's purpose is to build, support and maintain infrastructure for the provision of high speed internet access to certain areas located in the state of Illinois, and to provide high speed internet services to certain governmental and not-for-profit entities and members of the public.
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP at a glance
In short: Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP gave $37.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9.5M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,805,696
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $9,451,424
- Median grant
- $9,451,424
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Illinois University ($9.5M). Together the top 4 received $37.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $37.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL | General Support | $9,451,424 |
| Blackhawk Hills Resource Conservation and Development Dixon, IL | General Support | $9,451,424 |
| City of Rockford Rockford, IL | General Support | $9,451,424 |
| LaSalle County Ottawa, IL | General Support | $9,451,424 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $8,350,377 | $40,851,932 | $37,805,696 | 4 | $6,921,538 |
| 2023 | $32,387,842 | $3,111,292 | $7,204,538 | — | — | $3,278 |
| 2022 | $36,196,890 | $2,811,224 | $6,230,475 | — | — | $197 |
| 2021 | $36,396,135 | $3,347,168 | $5,842,658 | — | — | $502,894 |
| 2020 | $39,383,991 | $3,367,341 | $5,724,500 | — | — | $580,013 |
About Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sycamore, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37.8M. Net investment income was $6.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP is led by Matthew Parks, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Parks
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Haan
Director & Chair
Director & Treasurer → Director & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lindeman
Director & Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Newton
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Haag
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Hughes
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Squires
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cagnoni
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Streb
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gerald Blazey (2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Bergeron (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn Trommels (2020) — Director & Chair
- Former: Kevin Catlin (2020) — Director
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 Fiber Resources Group NFP
How much does Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP give each year?
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP gave $37.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP's typical grant size?
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP's median grant in 2024 was $9,451,424, and its average grant was $9,451,424, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP give grants?
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP?
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sycamore, IL.
What is Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP's EIN?
Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4791791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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