Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council
To organize and coordinate agricultural research and education programs with certified crop advisors, crop production professionals, agricultural producers and other individuals associated with agriculture and agribusiness.
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council at a glance
In short: Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council gave $4.0M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $996K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,984,593
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $996,148
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $706,688
- Total assets
- $3,971,779
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois ($2.4M). Together the top 4 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 26 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2022) to $4.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana, IL | Research Projects | $2,365,806 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL | Research Projects | $1,016,064 |
| Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association Bloomington, IL | Research Projects | $397,312 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Research Projects | $205,411 |
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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 | $3,971,779 | $5,641,941 | $4,580,201 | $3,984,593 | 4 | $77,549 |
| 2024 | $2,910,039 | $4,225,175 | $4,729,083 | $4,186,324 | 6 | $30,243 |
| 2023 | $3,413,947 | $3,331,496 | $4,374,633 | $3,844,915 | 6 | $30,668 |
| 2022 | $4,457,084 | $5,583,884 | $4,165,691 | $3,765,151 | 5 | $9,912 |
| 2021 | $3,038,891 | $3,506,512 | $4,297,649 | $3,876,479 | 5 | $39,978 |
About Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council is led by Julie Hewitt, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Hewitt
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $127K (2025)
Don Guinnip
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shani Golovay
Research Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $98K (2025)
Chuck Cawley
Council Member
Secretary → Council Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wessel
Treasurer
Council Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Vossenkemper
Council Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronaldo Maghirang
Council Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lagger
Vice Chairman
Council Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Sample
Council Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Stenwall
Council Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Pollard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Favilla
Council Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Winans
Council Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Garvey
Council Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tim Laatsch (2021–2024) — Council Member
- Former: Allen Grosboll (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Chris Matlock (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Cindy Skrukrud (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Jeff Kirwan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Matt Duncan (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $127K, to Julie Hewitt (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council
How much does Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council give each year?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council gave $4.0M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 6 grants.
What is Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council's typical grant size?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council's median grant in 2025 was $706,688, and its average grant was $996,148, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council give grants?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (5%).
Does Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Projects" (4 grants).
How large is Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council's EIN?
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2045976. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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