Inspiration Outreach Foundation
Inspiration Outreach Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palatine, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3.
Inspiration Outreach Foundation at a glance
In short: Inspiration Outreach Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,080
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,080
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,080
- Total assets
- $81,538
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Inspiration Outreach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Live 4 Lali ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Inspiration Outreach Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $102K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Live 4 Lali Arlington Heights, IL | To Support Individuals with Substance Use Disorder. | $15,080 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,538 | $141,021 | $121,047 | $15,080 | 1 | $154,177 | $3 |
| 2023 | $61,564 | $536 | $152,782 | $33,176 | 1 | $144,244 | — |
| 2022 | $213,810 | $366,040 | $189,556 | $76,360 | 1 | $181,223 | — |
| 2021 | $37,943 | $174,126 | $209,466 | $101,805 | 3 | $198,285 | — |
| 2020 | $73,563 | $358,201 | $226,297 | $79,637 | 1 | — | $104,772 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Inspiration Outreach Foundation is led by Stacy L. Harding, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacy L. Harding
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Marilyn A. Ehlert
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn A. Elhert (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Stacy L Harding (President).
Frequently asked questions about Inspiration Outreach Foundation
How much does Inspiration Outreach Foundation give each year?
Inspiration Outreach Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Inspiration Outreach Foundation?
Inspiration Outreach Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $141K.
Where does Inspiration Outreach Foundation operate?
Inspiration Outreach Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Utah.
What is Inspiration Outreach Foundation's EIN?
Inspiration Outreach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3646130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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