Illinois Propane Education and Research
THE ILLINOIS PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROPANE INDUSTRY IN ILLINOIS. ITS MAIN GOALS INCLUDE: EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE USES, EFFICIENCY, SAFETY AND ECONOMY OF PROPANE, INFORMING CONSUMERS ABOUT THE SAFE AND PROPER USE OF PROPANE EQUIPMENT, RAISING THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IN THE INDUSTRY THROUGH EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND PROMOTING CONTINUED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN, EFFICIENT PROPANE EQUIPMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+27.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$598K
+27.8% YoY
About Illinois Propane Education and Research
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Propane Education and Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SPRINGFIELD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,501,849 | $1,598,460 | $1,420,018 |
| Revenue | $1,237,528 | $1,091,385 | $767,673 |
| Expenses | $1,288,773 | $1,026,576 | $1,152,935 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,179 | $10,692 | $6,569 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Illinois Propane Gas Association ($1,135,261), Illinois Fire Service Institute ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE CHAMPAIGN, IL | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE LIVE LPG BURN TRAINING FOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS. THE COURSE WILL CONSIST OF A ONE HOUR LECTURE ON PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS AND THREE HOURS OF HANDS-ON TRAINING IN TACTICAL HANDLING OF LPG EMERGENCIES. | $60,000 |
| ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION SPRINGFIELD, IL | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT CONDUCTION OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROJECTS RELATED TO THE PROPANE INDUSTRY. | $1,135,261 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN PANNIER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JEFF THOMPSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RON KAUFMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GORDON WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHUCK CAWLEY | PUBLIC MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRAD JACOBSON | PUBLIC MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC BRANDT | PRODUCER MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARRETT SAVAGE | RETAIL MARKETER MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois Propane Education and Research?
Illinois Propane Education and Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SPRINGFIELD, IL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illinois Propane Education and Research?
As of 2024, Illinois Propane Education and Research holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Illinois Propane Education and Research operate?
Illinois Propane Education and Research has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Illinois Propane Education and Research award?
In 2024, Illinois Propane Education and Research awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $598K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Propane Education and Research's EIN?
Illinois Propane Education and Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1367221. 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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