Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc is a public charity based in Rockford, Illinois, formed in 2001. Its 2022 filing describes work to advance resources, programs, and public and private involvement in efforts to expand employment opportunities for low-income people and opportunity youth. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc gave $3.4M across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $312K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,428,425
- +53.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $311,675
- +53.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $323,241
- Total assets
- $5,010,193
- +293.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 S Alpine Rd Suite 602, Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (309) 454-3898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Youthbuild McLean County ($506K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 33 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to organizations in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $3.4M (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthbuild McLean County Normal, IL | — | $506,288 |
| Youthbuild Lake County North Chicago, IL | — | $419,240 |
| Lewis and Clark College Godfrey, IL | — | $402,009 |
| Community Youth Development Inst Chicago, IL | — | $341,651 |
| Youth Conservation Corps Inc Waukegan, IL | — | $326,280 |
| Metropolitan Family Service Chicago, IL | — | $323,241 |
| Comprehensivecommunity Solutions Rockford, IL | — | $307,716 |
| Quad County Urban League Inc Aurora, IL | — | $261,965 |
| Bethel Family Resource Center Chicago Heights, IL | — | $234,815 |
| Puetro Rican High School Chicago, IL | — | $210,241 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,010,193 | $4,599,782 | $3,672,468 | $3,428,425 | 11 |
| 2021 | $1,274,261 | $2,882,346 | $2,521,305 | $2,241,432 | 11 |
| 2020 | $1,339,074 | $1,860,923 | $1,893,575 | $1,694,959 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance resources, programs, and public and private involvement in efforts to expand employment opportunities for low-income people and opportunity youth. Its 2022 filing says it funded eligible member organizations through subcontracts for programs offering employment and education opportunities to opportunity youth ages 16–24 who meet statutory requirements.
The 2022 grantees describe a range of related work. YouthBuild McLean County says its mission includes education, leadership development, job training, and affordable-housing rehabilitation in partnership with young people. YouthBuild Lake County says it provides underserved young adults with education, training, and life skills for employment. Youth Conservation Corps describes its work as mentoring young adults through education, job-skills and life-skills training, and community service. Other grantees’ stated missions include alternative schooling for at-risk teenagers, community and affordable-housing development, equal-opportunity programs, and youth training and enrichment.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the coalition reported 11 grants totaling $3,428,425. Grant amounts ranged from $94,979 to $506,288, with a median of $323,241. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
The largest awards included $506,288 to YouthBuild McLean County, $419,240 to YouthBuild Lake County, $402,009 to Lewis and Clark College, $341,651 to Community Youth Development Institute, and $326,280 to Youth Conservation Corps. Other reported grants included $323,241 to Metropolitan Family Service, $307,716 to Comprehensive Community Solutions, $261,965 to Quad County Urban League, $234,815 to Bethel Family Resource Center, $210,241 to an individual recipient High School, and $94,979 to YB Quad Cities.
The filing says qualifying organizations apply for funds for program activities, with applications approved by the board of directors. The coalition receives itemized receipts or invoices from qualifying organizations before disbursing funds to ensure they are used for their intended purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Tameka Wilson as president, Rufus Greer as secretary, and Tracy Polson as treasurer. Directors listed were David Abromowitz, William Chatman, Ray Fleming, Aleta Garrett, Val Harris, Jesse Hinton, and Jennifer Yonan.
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc is led by Tameka Wilson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tameka Wilson
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aleta Garrett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Young
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Abromowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yonan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jesse Hinton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray Fleming
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Val Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Chatman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rufus Greer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Polson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Royster (2020) — Director
- Former: Kerry D. Knodle (2020) — President
- Former: Vickie Kimmel (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Youthbuild Coalition Inc
How much does Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc give each year?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc gave $3.4M across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $2.2M across 11 grants.
What is Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's typical grant size?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's median grant in 2022 was $323,241, and its average grant was $311,675, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc give grants?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Who are Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's largest grantees?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Youthbuild McLean County ($506,288), Youthbuild Lake County ($419,240) and Lewis and Clark College ($402,009), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance resources, programs, and public and private involvement in efforts to expand employment opportunities for low-income people and opportunity youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's EIN?
Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4462871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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