Infrastructure Engineering Inc
Infrastructure Engineering Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants for general support, sponsorships, and scholarships, with many listed purposes referring to assistance for financially disadvantaged individuals.
Infrastructure Engineering Inc at a glance
In short: Infrastructure Engineering Inc gave $71K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,175
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,224
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,186
- +55.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (25 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Infrastructure Engineering Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it assesses and selects appropriate organizations for grants and contributions. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Sutton
Mailing address: 1 South Wacker Dr Ste 2650, Chicago, IL 60606-4698
Phone: (312) 960-1239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Infrastructure Engineering Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was I Train Now ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 11% to Michigan, 7% to New York, 6% to Indiana, and 4% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Infrastructure Engineering Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 30 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2024) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Train Now Chicago, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $10,000 |
| After School Matters Chicago, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $10,000 |
| Shella Ann Foreman Sponsorship Chicago, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $5,000 |
| Maurice Tucker Sponsorship Chicago, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $5,000 |
| YWCA Evanston Charitable Contribution Evanston, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $5,000 |
| Acec Scholarship Lansing, MI | General Scholarship Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $4,230 |
| SOS Children's Village Illinois Chicago, IL | General support to assist financially disadvantaged individuals - evening of hope | $3,000 |
| Acec Scholarship Lansing, MI | General Scholarship Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $2,500 |
| Sponsor Chicago, IL | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $2,500 |
| Meny - Municipal Engineesrs of the City of New York, NY | General Support to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Individuals | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,186 | $52,800 | $74,775 | $71,175 | 32 | $71,175 | $803 |
| 2023 | $5,914 | $94,150 | $98,611 | $98,245 | 34 | $98,245 | $301 |
| 2022 | $12,335 | $95,293 | $95,736 | $91,949 | 38 | $91,949 | $875 |
| 2020 | $26,759 | $182,003 | $157,491 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Infrastructure Engineering Inc reported a distributable amount of $803 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include general support for financially disadvantaged individuals and scholarship support for financially disadvantaged individuals.
Among the grantees, After School Matters Inc. says it provides Chicago public high school teens opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining skills for work, college, and beyond. Friends In Deed says it partners with its community to provide financial assistance, furniture, congregational services, and referrals to low-income Washtenaw County residents. The American Cancer Society Inc. describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $71,175. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest listed awards included $10,000 each to I TRAIN NOW and After School Matters in Chicago, and $5,000 each to Shella Ann Foreman Sponsorship, Maurice Tucker Sponsorship, and YWCA Evanston Charitable Contribution. Other listed grants included $4,230 to an ACEC Scholarship in Lansing, Michigan, and $3,000 to SOS Children’s Village Illinois in Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Sutton as president, Kashif Khan as secretary, and Antoinette R Coates as treasurer.
Infrastructure Engineering Inc is led by Michael Sutton, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Sutton
President
Presidentdirector → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette R. Coates
Treasurer
Treasurerdirector → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kashif Khan
Secretary
Vice Presidentdirector → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Infrastructure Engineering Inc
How much does Infrastructure Engineering Inc give each year?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc gave $71K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 34 grants.
What is Infrastructure Engineering Inc's typical grant size?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,224, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Infrastructure Engineering Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Infrastructure Engineering Inc give grants?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (11%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), Lansing, MI (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does Infrastructure Engineering Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Infrastructure Engineering Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Infrastructure Engineering Inc's largest grantees?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc's largest 2024 grantees include I Train Now ($10,000), After School Matters ($10,000) and Acec Scholarship ($6,730 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Infrastructure Engineering Inc?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $803 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Infrastructure Engineering Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include general support for financially disadvantaged individuals and scholarship support for financially disadvantaged individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Infrastructure Engineering Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Infrastructure Engineering Inc's EIN?
Infrastructure Engineering Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0484026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Infrastructure Engineering Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Infrastructure Engineering Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/infrastructure-engineering-inc-morg_382a32d1a8d54443b153d21d94d36428
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