Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation
To pursue economic prosperity and growth for Sangamon county and the city of springfield by creating a financially sound community able to attract new businesses and skilled talent, while retaining today's profitable companies and their local workforce.
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation at a glance
- Total assets
- $298,447
- -87.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,347,242
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $19,329
- -64.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,072,749
- +70.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $103K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UIS Innovate Springfield Springfield, IL | Business Incubation Programming | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,447 | $1,347,242 | $3,072,749 | — | — | $19,329 |
| 2023 | $2,322,508 | $1,500,237 | $1,802,974 | — | — | $53,723 |
| 2022 | $2,327,244 | $1,565,148 | $1,742,108 | $65,000 | 1 | $10,813 |
| 2021 | $2,374,665 | $1,412,439 | $1,114,979 | $102,900 | 2 | $4,939 |
| 2020 | $2,027,987 | $1,407,603 | $901,294 | $50,000 | 1 | $6,603 |
About Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $298K in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation is led by Ryan McCrady, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan McCrady
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Ed Curtis
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Satch Pecori
Nom. Chair
Chair of the Nominating Co → Director, 2023
Director → Nom. Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Powell
Director Business Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Shelly Tulo
Director Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Aaron Gurnsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dungan
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hy Bunn
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Levi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Van Meter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint Paul
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damond Boatwright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Gooch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Knoedler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hanna
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Murphy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bailey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Buscher
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Myers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Kulek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Warren
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Isringhausen
Executive Committee Member
Director → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marita Zuraitis
Vice Chair
Executive Committee Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Aiello
Immediate Past Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Phalen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Gregg Humphrey (2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Schoeffel (2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Meckes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Langfelder (2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Sommer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chairman Andy Van Meter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Hembrough (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ej Kuiper (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mayor Jim Langfelder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Marantaz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josh Collins (2020) — Former Interim Executive Director
- Former: Nina Harris (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $214K, to Ryan McCrady (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation
How large is Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation?
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation reported $298K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation?
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $298K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation operate?
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4479816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- AmeriCorps SC State Competitive Grant (2027-28) $100,000 - $500,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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