ILLINOIS S.O. FOUNDATION IS AN ILLINOIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT WAS FORMED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS, INC. TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR PEOLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$199K
+1891.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$199K
+1891.0% YoY
About Illinois so Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Illinois so Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NORMAL, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $199K. Net investment income was $205K.
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 | $5,151,587 | $4,643,345 | $3,902,151 |
| Revenue | $328,089 | $324,508 | $1,210,156 |
| Expenses | $230,929 | $39,838 | $45,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $205,445 | $187,502 | $88,417 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Illinois so Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Special Olympics of Illinois ($199,097).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ILLINOIS NORMAL, IL | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION | $199,097 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETE BEALE-DELVECCHIO | PRESIDENT & CEO, SOILL | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHEN BERGMAN | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE NAGLE | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| LOUIS MAROSI | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ED RAFFERTY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| HUB ARKUSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MAC BHAMBRA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN CARLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOE DAVIES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BOB DIMEO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTINE DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARY ANNE EHLERT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DON GEREAU | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| M JULIE GUSTAFSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BROOK KLAWITTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DAN LANGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF MCCLUSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KAYLEE MCLAUGHLIN | ATHLETE LEADER/BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RICH PERNA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATHLEEN RAFFERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN SCHELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES SCHMADEKE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATHY SCHNIEDWIND | SOILL BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID SHANE | SOILL BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| BOB STRANDT | SOILL BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM THOMPSON | SOILL BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois so Foundation?
Illinois so Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NORMAL, IL. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illinois so Foundation?
As of 2024, Illinois so Foundation holds $5.2M in total assets with $328K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $199K in 2024.
Where does Illinois so Foundation operate?
Illinois so Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Illinois so Foundation award?
In 2024, Illinois so Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $199K — an average of about $199K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois so Foundation's EIN?
Illinois so Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0138534. 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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