Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc
To serve the children of the Rockford area through educational scholarship grants and grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that assist children and their families through educational, leisure and social activities.
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc at a glance
In short: Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,175
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,363
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $3,292,427
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rockford Park District ($25K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $164K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford Park District Rockford, IL | construction of indoor Equine Center | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals Chicago, IL | reconstruction of path to facility's garden to make accessible for all their clients, regardless of mobility issues. | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | contribution toward capital campaign for build-out of new headquarters in Rockford. | $20,000 |
| Kfact Rockford, IL | FIT Girls Project, a mentoring program for teen girls | $12,500 |
| Goldie Floberg Center Rockford, IL | — | $11,675 |
| League of Women Voters Rockford, IL | program to combat youth gun violence | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,292,427 | $377,020 | $185,177 | $104,175 | 6 | $321,591 |
| 2024 | $3,105,344 | $194,511 | $255,736 | $164,102 | 8 | $101,818 |
| 2023 | $2,720,324 | $153,516 | $195,672 | $104,000 | 6 | $83,998 |
| 2022 | $2,583,587 | $30,359 | $167,871 | $87,901 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $3,117,930 | $27,681 | $171,261 | $104,000 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $2,637,241 | $524,077 | $164,811 | $111,088 | 5 | — |
About Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $322K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc is led by Lori Berkes-Nelson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Berkes-Nelson
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Davidson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Palmgren
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Gerrond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karin Alfors
Director & Overseer
Director → Director & Overseer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janell Drolsum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Riddle
Assistant Secretary
President Elect → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Price
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Reisinger
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MaryKay Garganera
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Clark-Redienbach
Overseer
Director → Overseer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Buzzard
Overseer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Ellison
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Paul Werther (2020–2024) — Overseer
- Former: Chip Stoner (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Lana Dresser (2023–2024) — Past President
- Former: Amy Prosise (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sherry Skaife (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chuck Allton (2023) — Director
- Former: Dick Crooks (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erich Hagenlocher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Austin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Davidson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Sue Buzzard (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Don Terasaki (2021) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc
How much does Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc give each year?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $164K across 8 grants.
What is Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's typical grant size?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,250, and its average grant was $17,363, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc give grants?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (4 grants).
Does Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's largest grantees?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rockford Park District ($25,000), Easter Seals ($25,000) and Northern Illinois Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $377K.
What is Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's EIN?
Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6167609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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