Lake County Bar Foundation
The foundation was established in 1960 to promote the education of lawyers and advance the science of jurisprudence. The foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. More specifically, the foundation is dedicated to supporting the charitable and educational purposes of the Lake county bar association, as the charitable arm of that organization, as well as to assist in maintaining a physical space to accomplish these goals. Further, we are dedicated to the following purposes: to promote the administration of justice; to encourage increased competency and knowledge of the law; to promote greater diversity among the bar and the judiciary; to enhance equal access to justice for all; to uphold the honor and dignity of the legal profession; to promote and preserve the history and culture of the legal profession in Lake county; and to support other allied section 501(c)(3) organizations that further
Lake County Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: Lake County Bar Foundation gave $260K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,000
- +622.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,143
- +312.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,152,828
- +21.9% 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 Lake County Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Depaul University ($100K). Together the top 7 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $260K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $260K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | — | $100,000 |
| NIU Foundation Dekalb, IL | — | $100,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, IL | — | $20,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Rockford, IL | — | $10,000 |
| Coalition Legal Waukegan, IL | — | $10,000 |
| Drinkwater Family Services Lindenhurst, IL | — | $10,000 |
| CASA Lake County Vernon Hills, IL | — | $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 | $2,152,828 | $635,365 | $352,286 | $260,000 | 7 | $19,147 |
| 2024 | $1,765,698 | $497,206 | $130,046 | $36,000 | 4 | $6,237 |
| 2023 | $1,543,972 | $318,384 | $117,009 | $23,000 | 2 | $-389 |
| 2022 | $1,365,645 | $139,527 | $108,238 | $7,490 | Total only | $2,760 |
| 2021 | $1,357,755 | $95,424 | $112,228 | $8,000 | 1 | $1,925 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Lake County Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lake County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waukegan, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake County Bar Foundation is led by Joann Fratianni, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joann Fratianni
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stepanich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredric Lesser
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Rummel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nerheim
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nandia Black
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gibson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven McCollum
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rinehart
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Peterson-Gleason
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Devine
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Fingerhut
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Riewer
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Smith Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shyama Parikh
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Mandell
Board Liasso
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jennifer Ashley (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Quinn Sr. (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Ori (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Louise Hayes (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Berrell (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas Dorando (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Daniel Hodgkinson (2023) — Board Liaison
- Former: Amy Lonergan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carey Schiever (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: JOSEPH McHUGH (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Foreman (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Tonigan (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Berman (2022) — Trustee
- Former: FRED FOREMAN ret (2021) — Trustee
- Former: HENRY TONIGAN ret (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Berman (2021) — Past President
- Former: Joseph Morrison (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth Glick (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lake County Bar Foundation
How much does Lake County Bar Foundation give each year?
Lake County Bar Foundation gave $260K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is Lake County Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
Lake County Bar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lake County Bar Foundation give grants?
Lake County Bar Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are Lake County Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
Lake County Bar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Depaul University ($100,000), NIU Foundation ($100,000) and North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lake County Bar Foundation?
Lake County Bar Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $635K.
What is Lake County Bar Foundation?
Lake County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waukegan, IL. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Lake County Bar Foundation's EIN?
Lake County Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7094399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS January 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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