Illinois Joining Forces Foundation
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation is a statewide, public private network of veteran and military serving organizations
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,973,312
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,216,041
- -37.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $29,230
- +160.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $913,047
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Joining Forces Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Behavioral Health Care Chicago, IL | Mental Health | $45,867 |
| McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL | Veterans | $29,167 |
| United Relief Foundation Northbrook, IL | Meal and Services | $10,000 |
| Hilton Northbrook, IL | MEALS | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,973,312 | $1,216,041 | $913,047 | — | — | $29,230 |
| 2024 | $1,902,861 | $1,929,965 | $1,056,258 | — | — | $11,223 |
| 2023 | $890,421 | $1,133,882 | $636,948 | $95,034 | 4 | $9 |
| 2022 | $411,689 | $312,609 | $462,477 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $642,326 | $850,148 | $448,896 | — | — | $106 |
| 2020 | $337,032 | $375,162 | $374,966 | — | — | $45 |
About Illinois Joining Forces Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation is led by Erica Borggren, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erica Borggren
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Everett
Executive Di
Board Member → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
John De Blasio
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Schachman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rep Stephanie Kifowit
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Prince
Board Member
Acting Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sen Craig Wilcox
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Torres
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Evans
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Major General Alex Fink
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Major General Rodney Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Gambs
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: John Schwan (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Major Gen Richard Neely (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sen Cristina Castro (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Osuch (2022–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: David Leckrone (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donald Cooke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Edelman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brig Gen Patricia Wallace (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Smith (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Tanacca (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jhon Schwan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Chapa Lavia (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hasting (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Wallace (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Hayes (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Neely (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Kifowit (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Curda (2020) — Executive Director
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 $130K, to Megan Everett (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Joining Forces Foundation
How large is Illinois Joining Forces Foundation?
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Illinois Joining Forces Foundation?
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Illinois Joining Forces Foundation operate?
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Illinois Joining Forces Foundation's EIN?
Illinois Joining Forces Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2152382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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