Illinois State University Foundation
To elevate Illinois state university through the power of philanthropy.
Illinois State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Illinois State University Foundation gave $15.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,990,246
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,990,246
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,990,246
- Total assets
- $332,641,902
- +9.4% 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 State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois State University ($15.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Illinois State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 99% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2023) to $15.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal, IL | To support the university, instruction, research, and public service activities. | $14,990,246 |
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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 | $332,641,902 | $43,065,155 | $34,555,803 | $14,990,246 | 1 | $5,611,418 |
| 2024 | $304,150,247 | $36,647,289 | $27,994,470 | $12,126,836 | 1 | $10,661,913 |
| 2023 | $279,918,849 | $21,407,947 | $18,615,364 | $6,865,038 | 1 | $3,881,296 |
| 2022 | $265,502,010 | $28,959,015 | $14,501,833 | $7,547,789 | 1 | $7,638,267 |
| 2021 | $269,993,016 | $34,747,700 | $16,855,390 | $7,327,870 | 1 | $17,964,622 |
About Illinois State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Illinois State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Normal, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $332.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15.0M. Net investment income was $5.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois State University Foundation is led by Joy Hutchcraft, Executive Director of Development on every filing since 2021; 7 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Hutchcraft
Executive Director of Development
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $147K (2025)
Pat Vickerman
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$310K (2023) → $325K (2025)
Dan Kelley
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Adams
Senior Director of Development
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $139K (2025)
Jillian Young
Senior Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations
Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations → Senior Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $125K (2025)
Toni Tucker
Director of Ewing Cultural Ctr. & Uni. Adv. Facilties
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Jill Wilberg
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $184K (2025)
Mark Wunder
Assistant Vice President of Development
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$170K (2021) → $185K (2025)
Ann P. Baughan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Hart
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl B. Sneed
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Kannaday
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Vogler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric E. Burwell
Board Member
Chairperson → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Gemberling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ayers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack North
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Knecht
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. Rigas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph J. Loss
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Webb
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022
Vice Chairperson → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Rush Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari Buckellew
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Denault
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Reedy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Roark
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gillie Gossom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Thein
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Fortsch
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Manley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William England
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bill England (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeri Beggs (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Manley (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Christopher Coplan (2024) — Director of Media Relations & Strategic Communications
- Former: David Wampler (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marc Bulandr (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Vickerman (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jill Jones (2022) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: James Mounier (2021) — Board Member
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 $325K, to Pat Vickerman (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois State University Foundation
How much does Illinois State University Foundation give each year?
Illinois State University Foundation gave $15.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Illinois State University Foundation?
Illinois State University Foundation reported $332.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43.1M.
What is Illinois State University Foundation?
Illinois State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Normal, IL. It holds $332.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Illinois State University Foundation operate?
Illinois State University Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Illinois State University Foundation's EIN?
Illinois State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6025713. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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