Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation
To create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens; to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hall, the senior center serving lake forest and lake bluff; to provide material and financial support to the lake forest-lake bluff senior resources commission
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation at a glance
In short: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation gave $232K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $58K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $231,653
- +18.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $57,913
- +18.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $57,505
- Total assets
- $5,669,074
- +13.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Senior Advocate ($87K). Together the top 4 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 23 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2021) to $238K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Advocate Lake Forest, IL | Social Services | $86,643 |
| Senior Resources Commission Lake Forest, IL | Financial Support | $81,010 |
| Senior Transportation Lake Forest, IL | Transportation Service | $34,000 |
| Faith in Action Highland Park, IL | Social Services | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,669,074 | $715,305 | $325,987 | $231,653 | 4 | $553,108 |
| 2025 | $4,988,316 | $544,989 | $263,413 | $195,290 | 4 | $384,442 |
| 2024 | $4,678,801 | $294,695 | $271,058 | $207,506 | 4 | $185,677 |
| 2023 | $4,324,619 | $256,947 | $292,464 | $237,676 | 5 | $185,799 |
| 2022 | $4,460,890 | $486,566 | $265,867 | $221,369 | 6 | $387,151 |
| 2021 | $4,915,901 | $361,972 | $202,529 | $172,982 | 4 | $313,011 |
About Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $553K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation is led by Gale Strenger Wayne, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gale Strenger Wayne
President
Director → Secretary, 2025
Secretary → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Henry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Rosa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Desmond
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Potsic
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellard Pfaelzer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dewart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Karlblom
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Summer
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dillon
Vice President
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lemieux
Treasurer
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cullen
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Donna Slayton (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jack Meierhoff (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Bob Karlblom (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cathy Waldeck (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Howard Kerr (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Blanda (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Beth Teich (2021) — Director
- Former: Les Hammar (2021) — Director
- Former: Roger Mohr (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation
How much does Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation give each year?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation gave $232K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $195K across 4 grants.
What is Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation's typical grant size?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $57,505, and its average grant was $57,913, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation give grants?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Forest, IL (3 grants).
Does Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $715K.
What is Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lake Forest, IL. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation's EIN?
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4188968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
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