La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation
To provide enrichment programs and educational opportunities for students in the lasalle elementary school district no. 122
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,017
- +508.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,009
- +204.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,009
- Total assets
- $183,248
- -15.9% 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 La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LaSalle Elementary School District ($44K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,778), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $8K (2021) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Elementary School District LaSalle, IL | Gym Equipment Upgrades | $44,239 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,778 |
Ready to take the next step with La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,248 | $24,066 | $58,606 | $56,017 | 2 | $12,132 |
| 2024 | $217,828 | $21,843 | $11,759 | $9,209 | 1 | $8,932 |
| 2023 | $207,558 | $-289 | $16,484 | $13,996 | 1 | $-11,501 |
| 2022 | $207,854 | $-1,129 | $27,744 | $25,000 | 1 | $-5,713 |
| 2021 | $265,836 | $41,044 | $10,818 | $7,725 | 1 | $32,638 |
| 2020 | $252,871 | $10,360 | $39,614 | $36,866 | 1 | $-3,199 |
About La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation is a public charity, based in La Salle, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation is led by Jim Peters, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Peters
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Staci Frank
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Malmassari
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Kilmartin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Bernardoni
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian DeBernardi
Secretary
Ex-Officio Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Duncan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Jeppsen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: John Fox (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Amanda Harty (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Andrew Johnson (2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Ator (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Windy (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jon Fox (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Westerman (2020–2021) — Direcotr
- Former: Courtney Klobucher (2020) — Director
- Former: Holli Rapp (2020) — President
- Former: James Peters (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Julie Defore (2020) — Ex-Officio Member
- Former: Laura Barr (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Dyas (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Mauck (2020) — Director
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 La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation
How much does La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation give each year?
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation?
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24K.
Where does La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation operate?
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation's EIN?
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3837376. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
Other open foundation grants in Illinois
Illinois Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Illinois
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Allstate Foundation
Northbrook, IL
The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.
Assets
$89.3M
Grants
2,010
Total Given
$38.0M
Elks National Foundation Inc
Chicago, IL
The Elks National Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, veterans’ services, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$954.1M
Grants
1,536
Total Given
$36.5M
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
The MacArthur Foundation funds work advancing a more just, verdant, and peaceful world, including climate solutions, criminal justice, journalism, technology, and Chicago. In 2024, its grants had a median of $160,000, though awards ranged widely; it generally does not accept unsolicited requests, with possible exceptions for specific open calls or proposals that meet program guidelines.
Assets
$9.3B
Grants
1,086
Total Given
$356.1M
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
Chicago, IL
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial supports education, the environment, health and human services, gun violence prevention, homelessness prevention, and Jewish community and Israel initiatives, with a strong focus on Chicago and giving across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024, its grants ranged from $500 to $3 million, with a median of $55,000. It uses an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
897
Total Given
$115.2M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago funds human services, Jewish education and community programs, crisis response, and support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, primarily through Chicago-area agencies and initiatives. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
La Salle Public Schools Educational Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?