Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
Educational activities specific to intellectual property law
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago at a glance
In short: Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,748
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,874
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,874
- Total assets
- $318,474
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iplac Educational Foundation ($16K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $24K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iplac Educational Foundation Chicago, IL | The iplac educational foundation was founded in 1991 by iplac leaders and members interested in encouraging and supporting chicago public school students in the study of engineering, science and the law. | $15,850 |
| Inta Foundation - Lefkowitz Moot Court New York, NY | The saul lefkowitz moot court competition is an annual event honoring saul lefkowitz, whose entire distinguished career was dedicated to the development of trademark and unfair competition law. The competition introduces law students to important issues arising in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law. Students develop their brief writing and oral advocacy skills in a mock courtroom experience. | $1,898 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318,474 | $181,809 | $166,218 | $17,748 | 2 | $5,099 |
| 2023 | $302,397 | $213,133 | $181,188 | $13,578 | 2 | $3,400 |
| 2022 | $266,033 | $222,197 | $160,350 | $23,861 | 1 | $949 |
| 2021 | $213,799 | $142,052 | $72,994 | — | — | $7,244 |
| 2020 | $175,248 | $64,851 | $75,244 | $16,956 | 1 | $1,548 |
About Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is led by Wasim Bleibel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wasim Bleibel
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Prommer
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Atanu Das
Cheif Dei Officer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian A. Verbus
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy He
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Schaefer
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fetsco
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Kelly
President - Elect
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President - Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashly Boesche
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Langdon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Becker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Marrone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Phelan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Kline - Wedeen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karina Wong
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Berezutskaya
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tron Fu
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Tiffany D. Gehrke (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Azuka Dike (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kwanwoo Lee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Selena Spritz (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin W. Lothson (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Dunstan H. Barnes (2021) — Board Member
- Former: J. Ritu Chander (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karen S. Hwang (2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Beckman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adam G. Kelly (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Anisha Mehta (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Clinton H. Hallman Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daryl Lim (2020) — Board Member
- Former: George Jonas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jared E. Hedman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Janas (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Libby O'Neill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marc V. Richards (2020) — President
- Former: Rikaleigh C. Johnson (2020) — Board Member
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 Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
How much does Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago give each year?
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago?
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $182K.
Where does Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago operate?
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago's EIN?
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6080486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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