Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth is a public charity focused on Education, based in Shorewood, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $160K in total assets.
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth at a glance
- Total assets
- $159,779
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,592
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,754
- -73.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth gives
- In 2023 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Schaolarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,779 | $11,592 | $2,754 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $140,913 | $8,847 | $10,339 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $131,777 | $3,352 | $5,015 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $1,987 | $5,817 |
| 2022 | $124,296 | $12,869 | $15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $152,536 | $6,071 | $7,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $123,639 | $8,716 | $5,015 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth is led by James Ruzon, Chairman President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Ruzon
Chairman President
Chairman → Chairman President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emy Trotz
Ace Chairperson
Ace Chair → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Ace Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Bode
Youth of Year Chairman
Youth of the Year Chair → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Youth of Year Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Froese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Molitor
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Jacobs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Molitor
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Kochurka
Imm Past Dist President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bill Froese (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Kochkurka (2023) — District President
- Former: Jim Ruzon (2023) — President
- Former: Dennis G Koch (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Todd Jacobs (2022) — District President
- Former: Sandra Thomas (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joel E Koch (2020) — Ace Chair
- Former: Sandra Southworth (2020) — Youth of the Year Chair
- Former: Troy Jayroe (2020) — District President
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 Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth
How large is Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth?
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth reported $160K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth?
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth is a public charity focused on Education, based in Shorewood, IL. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth operate?
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois.
What is Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth's EIN?
Lincolnland Exchange Clubs Foundation for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3541054. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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