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.
Illinois Propane Education and Research at a glance
In short: Illinois Propane Education and Research gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $590K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,179,000
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $589,500
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $589,500
- Total assets
- $1,575,031
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Propane Education and Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Propane Gas Association ($1.1M). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Illinois Propane Education and Research gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $675K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Propane Gas Association Springfield, IL | Funding will support conduction of certain qualified projects related to the propane industry. | $1,119,000 |
| 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 |
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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 | $1,575,031 | $1,257,647 | $1,273,705 | $1,179,000 | 2 | $23,822 |
| 2024 | $1,501,849 | $1,237,528 | $1,288,773 | $1,195,261 | 2 | $8,179 |
| 2023 | $1,598,460 | $1,091,385 | $1,026,576 | $935,494 | 2 | $10,692 |
| 2022 | $1,420,018 | $767,673 | $1,152,935 | $953,033 | 2 | $6,569 |
| 2021 | $1,595,596 | $1,080,109 | $1,132,375 | $1,049,284 | 2 | $6,318 |
| 2020 | $1,615,222 | $1,159,620 | $754,995 | $675,407 | 2 | $8,329 |
About Illinois Propane Education and Research
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Propane Education and Research is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Propane Education and Research is led by Dan Pannier, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Pannier
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Jacobson
Public Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Cawley
Public Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Williams
Vice Chairman
Retail Marketer Member → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Savage
Retail Marketer Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kaufman
Secretary
Retail Marketer Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Brandt
Producer Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Antwan Holmes (2020–2022) — Producer Member
- Former: Dennis Henry (2020–2022) — Retail Marketer Member
- Former: Phil Thompson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Charles Updike (2020) — Chariman
- Former: Reid Simonett (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Stan Rull (2020) — Retail Marketer Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Propane Education and Research
How much does Illinois Propane Education and Research give each year?
Illinois Propane Education and Research gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
How large is Illinois Propane Education and Research?
Illinois Propane Education and Research reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Illinois Propane Education and Research?
Illinois Propane Education and Research is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Illinois Propane Education and Research operate?
Illinois Propane Education and Research has awarded grants in Illinois.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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