Advancing women's leadership and championing equality worldwide through conferences, meetings, and seminars presenting information of interest to women leaders in the chicagoland area. These activities as well as the organization's affiliation with the international women's forum allow members to build bridges that span the globe, forging personal and professional relationships within and beyond chicago by connecting with a network of over 7,000 women leaders from six continents and 33 countries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$558K
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+0.0% YoY
About Illinois Women's Forum
Based on IRS filings
Illinois Women's Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MOKENA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $558K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $3K.
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 | $558,116 | $519,765 | $454,490 |
| Revenue | $468,441 | $272,169 | $201,704 |
| Expenses | $403,315 | $205,065 | $137,941 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,671 | $876 | $168 |
| 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
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Polished Pebbles ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polished Pebbles Chicago, IL | Women's Leaders Grants | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARA T MUNSON | President | 8 | — |
| DEBRA D SCHWARTZ | Treasurer | 8 | — |
| LAURA DEMPSEY BROWN | Secretary | 8 | — |
| EMILY RICE REYNOLDS | President Elect | 8 | — |
| JOYCE WINNECKE | Past President | 8 | — |
| ARLA LACH | Director | 4 | — |
| CYNTHIA McCAFFERTY | Director | 4 | — |
| CYNTHIA MUFARREH | Director | 4 | — |
| DANIELLE TILLMAN | Director | 4 | — |
| KERRY JORDAN | Director | 4 | — |
| KRISTIE P PASKVAN | Director | 4 | — |
| MELISSA MOUNCE MITHAL | Director | 4 | — |
| NANCY BURTON | Director | 4 | — |
| PATRICIA CARL | Director | 4 | — |
| PEGGY PARFENOFF | Director | 4 | — |
| RENAE CONLEY | Director | 4 | — |
| TASHA GREEN CRUZAT | Director | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois Women's Forum?
Illinois Women's Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MOKENA, IL. It holds $558K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illinois Women's Forum?
As of 2024, Illinois Women's Forum holds $558K in total assets with $468K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does Illinois Women's Forum operate?
Illinois Women's Forum has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What size grants does Illinois Women's Forum award?
In 2024, Illinois Women's Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Women's Forum's EIN?
Illinois Women's Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0877196. 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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