THE ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS (INCS) ADVOCATES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION BY LEVERAGING THE CHARTER SCHOOL MODEL AS A CATALYST TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+36.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$336K
-18.2% YoY
About Illinois Network of Charter Schools
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Network of Charter Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $264K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,706,310 | $9,932,494 | $7,305,088 |
| Revenue | $5,600,717 | $4,515,692 | $2,776,622 |
| Expenses | $4,906,190 | $4,242,046 | $2,908,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,218 | $127,954 | $32,045 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Collegiate Charter School ($687,522), Art in Motion ($519,074), Concept Schools Inc ($247,617).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ART IN MOTION CHICAGO, IL | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $519,074 |
| CHICAGO COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $687,522 |
| CONCEPT SCHOOLS INC SCHAUMBURG, IL | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $247,617 |
| GREAT LAKES ACADEMY INC CHICAGO, IL | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $103,295 |
| INTRINSIC SCHOOLS CHICAGO, IL | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $121,082 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BROY | PRESIDENT | 32.5 | $358,383 |
| JODIE CANTRELL | CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 34 | $180,830 |
| JOYANNA SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $194,550 |
| ALLISON JACK | DIRECTOR OF CHARTER GROWTH & SUPPORT | 40 | $168,417 |
| LORI TURNER | CHIEF OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $115,099 |
| DAVID WEINBERG | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BART KOCHA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WILL BURNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID CHIZEWER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARRYL COBB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BLONDEAN DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEOFF DEIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM DURKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM FRANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE HAJDUKOVIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois Network of Charter Schools?
Illinois Network of Charter Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illinois Network of Charter Schools?
As of 2024, Illinois Network of Charter Schools holds $9.7M in total assets with $5.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does Illinois Network of Charter Schools operate?
Illinois Network of Charter Schools has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Illinois Network of Charter Schools award?
In 2024, Illinois Network of Charter Schools awarded 5 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $336K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Network of Charter Schools's EIN?
Illinois Network of Charter Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1862409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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