Illinois Turfgrass Endowment
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment is a private foundation, based in Lemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $178K. Net investment income was $8K.
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment at a glance
In short: Illinois Turfgrass Endowment gave $178K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $178K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,885
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $177,885
- Median grant
- $177,885
- Total assets
- $146,022
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Illinois Turfgrass Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago District Golf Assn Foundati ($178K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago District Golf Assn Foundati Lemont, IL | Endowment | $177,885 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,022 | $8,280 | $178,415 | $177,885 | 1 | $178,415 | $8,280 |
| 2024 | $310,172 | $34,857 | $515 | — | — | — | $27,357 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment is led by Andy Morris, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andy Morris
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Luke Cella
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Shane Conroy
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tim Christians
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brian Thomson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dustin Hugen
Past President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeremy Turton
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Turfgrass Endowment
How much does Illinois Turfgrass Endowment give each year?
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment gave $178K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Illinois Turfgrass Endowment?
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment reported $146K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
Where does Illinois Turfgrass Endowment operate?
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Illinois Turfgrass Endowment's EIN?
Illinois Turfgrass Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4155832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
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