Interfaith Action of Evanston
Inspired by diverse faiths and shared values, Interfaith Action of Evanston brings people together to serve hungry and homeless people. Pursue interfaith dialogue, and engage in advocacy that promotes social justice for those whom we serve.
Interfaith Action of Evanston at a glance
- Total assets
- $621,465
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $630,567
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $12,905
- +49534.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $503,299
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Interfaith Action of Evanston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Evanston, IL | General Donation | $9,800 |
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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 | $621,465 | $630,567 | $503,299 | — | — | $12,905 |
| 2023 | $494,197 | $486,743 | $439,482 | — | — | $26 |
| 2022 | $446,936 | $397,117 | $437,790 | — | — | $35 |
| 2021 | $487,609 | $404,205 | $354,434 | $9,800 | 1 | $8 |
| 2020 | $437,838 | $448,610 | $273,163 | — | — | $10 |
| 2019 | $262,391 | $330,441 | $229,882 | — | — | — |
About Interfaith Action of Evanston
Based on IRS filings
Interfaith Action of Evanston is a public charity, based in Evanston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $621K in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Interfaith Action of Evanston is led by Susan Murphy Berube, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Murphy Berube
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $84K (2024)
Donna Richardson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Appelt
Director
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olga Ricketts - Peart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Wiviott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minister Sharon Weeks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Sartori
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Davidson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sehr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Richman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Anolick
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Wilson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancye Kirk
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Mildred Carter (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joey Rodger (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Murphy (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Woolf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anne Heinz (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Richard Cahan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Peterson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rita Bailey (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jason Glanz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vijaya Vasista (2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Rosewall (2019) — Director
- Former: Birch Burghardt (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $84K, to Susan Murphy Berube (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Interfaith Action of Evanston
How large is Interfaith Action of Evanston?
Interfaith Action of Evanston reported $621K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $631K.
Where does Interfaith Action of Evanston operate?
Interfaith Action of Evanston has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Interfaith Action of Evanston's EIN?
Interfaith Action of Evanston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3169298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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