Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc
To champion the life-long relationship of lane tech graduates to their alma mater, to one another, and to the greater community of lane tech. The Lane Tech Alumni Association will set the gold standard for a dynamic, intergenerational alumni organization affilated with an urban, public high school, the Lane Tech Alumni Association providesexceptional member services and impactful philanthropic programs that create meaningful connections, celebrate the school's history and culture, and support life-long learning.
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc at a glance
In short: Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,330
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $51,330
- Median grant
- $51,330
- Total assets
- $993,464
- +4.1% 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.
How to apply to Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc
Who Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lane Tech College Prep High School ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 63% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $51K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Tech College Prep High School Chicago, IL | Teacher Innovation Grants | $51,330 |
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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 | $993,464 | $452,743 | $421,012 | $51,330 | 1 | $40,822 |
| 2024 | $954,721 | $368,031 | $375,618 | — | — | $42,831 |
| 2023 | $961,002 | $374,877 | $325,019 | $25,214 | 1 | $37,006 |
| 2022 | $900,336 | $402,413 | $318,677 | $31,541 | 1 | $-57,155 |
| 2021 | $805,795 | $228,668 | $218,873 | $12,601 | 1 | $24,454 |
About Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $993K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $41K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc is led by Herb Berg, Board President on the 2025 filing; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herb Berg
Board President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deidre Baumann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Lawniczak
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Jimenez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Synowiec
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Reardon Henry
Board Vice President
Vice President → Board Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tod McElhaney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Gunderson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Perez
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sulzen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Giese
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Girard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Trocio
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Blassick
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Herbert Berg (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Jim Ascot (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Kidd (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Weiner (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Stuart Eng (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Blassick (2024) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Brenda Torcio (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Avrom Litin (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Glure (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Guerin (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Masunaga (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Sheldon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Jackson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marie McJilton (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Gonley (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maurel Samonte (2021–2022) — Board Member
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 Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc
How much does Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc give each year?
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc?
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc reported $993K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
Where does Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc operate?
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc's EIN?
Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3450898. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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