Lisle Community Service Corporation
Lisle Community Service Corporation is a private foundation based in Lisle, Illinois. It offers grants to not-for-profit organizations whose work directly benefits Lisle residents; organizations do not have to be based in Lisle, but must document the benefit to residents.
Lisle Community Service Corporation at a glance
In short: Lisle Community Service Corporation gave $83K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,974
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,367
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,430,000
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lisle Community Service Corporation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says not-for-profit corporations and their direct affiliates may submit an application online or by mail. Listed materials include a notarized application signature, a current annual operating budget, financial statements from the past year if available, and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. The 2025 filing also calls for the most current annual report filed with the Secretary of State, including the date of incorporation or inception. Grants are limited to $5,000 per calendar year and must directly benefit Lisle residents. An entity receiving 10% or more of its annual budgeted expenses from a taxing body is ineligible for a grant or loan.
- Review Cycle
- The stated application cycles are April 1–30 and August 1–31. Both 2026 cycles have passed.
- Deadline
- The stated application cycles are April 1–30 and August 1–31.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisle Community Service Corporation
Mailing address: PO Box 3354, Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 968-6811
Website: https://www.lislecommunityservicecorporation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisle Community Service Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lisle Community Band ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation requires grant applications to document a significant, direct benefit to Lisle residents; applicants need not be based in Lisle. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lisle Community Service Corporation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lisle Community Band Lisle, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Loaves Fishes Naperville, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Dupage Pads Wheaton, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| West Suburban Community Pantry Woodridge, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Hope's Front Door Downers Grove, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lilse | $5,000 |
| Sharing Connections Downers Grove, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection Glen Ellyn, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Lisle Partners Lisle, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society Lisle, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Cen Naperville, IL | Benefits the Residents of Lisle | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,430,000 | $41,213 | $96,599 | $82,974 | 19 | $92,057 | $30,069 |
| 2024 | $1,366,089 | $39,656 | $68,619 | $61,850 | 15 | $66,363 | $35,459 |
| 2023 | $1,365,602 | $21,962 | $56,961 | $52,600 | 13 | $55,508 | $33,667 |
| 2022 | $1,273,236 | $13,979 | $59,572 | $55,600 | 14 | $58,248 | $67,963 |
| 2021 | $1,546,999 | $15,223 | $33,824 | $29,500 | 8 | $32,384 | $97,115 |
| 2020 | $1,395,620 | $20,066 | $61,946 | $56,210 | 17 | — | $31,468 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to offer grants to not-for-profit organizations that directly benefit Lisle residents. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address needs such as homelessness, food access, legal services, support for families and teen parents, redistribution of household goods, community activities, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. For example, DuPage P.A.D.S. describes its mission as ending homelessness in DuPage County, while West Suburban Community Pantry says it provides nourishing food and supportive resources to help neighbors thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $82,974. Grant amounts ranged from $974 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $5,000 each to Lisle Community Band, Loaves & Fishes, DuPage P.A.D.S., West Suburban Community Pantry, Hope’s Front Door, Sharing Connections, Teen Parent Connection, Lisle Partners, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center, Special Olympics Illinois, and Prairie State Legal Services. The stated purpose for these grants was to benefit Lisle residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rae Kipper as President; Tom Kmieciak as Vice President; Carlene Smith as Secretary; Pat Cawiezel as Treasurer; and Katie Lorenz and Michael P. Hantsch as Directors.
Lisle Community Service Corporation is led by Rae Kipper, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rae Kipper
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Lorenz
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael P. Hantsch
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Carlene Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Cawiezel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kmieciak
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Debbie Breihan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan Costin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Kelley (2020–2023) — Director
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 Lisle Community Service Corporation
How much does Lisle Community Service Corporation give each year?
Lisle Community Service Corporation gave $83K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is Lisle Community Service Corporation's typical grant size?
Lisle Community Service Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,367, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisle Community Service Corporation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lisle Community Service Corporation give grants?
Lisle Community Service Corporation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lisle, IL (6 grants), Naperville, IL (4 grants), Wheaton, IL (2 grants) and Downers Grove, IL (2 grants).
Does Lisle Community Service Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Lisle Community Service Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benefits the Residents of Lisle" (17 grants).
Who are Lisle Community Service Corporation's largest grantees?
Lisle Community Service Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Lisle Community Band ($5,000), Loaves Fishes ($5,000) and Dupage Pads ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lisle Community Service Corporation?
Lisle Community Service Corporation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What does Lisle Community Service Corporation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to offer grants to not-for-profit organizations that directly benefit Lisle residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisle Community Service Corporation?
The foundation’s website says not-for-profit corporations and their direct affiliates may submit an application online or by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lisle Community Service Corporation's EIN?
Lisle Community Service Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3247285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lisle Community Service Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisle-community-service-corporation-morg_a85b73e197704075a3a4fea2bddf00bd
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