Mattoon Area Industrial Development
To encourage, promote, aid and assist the industrial and commercial economic welfare and growth of the city of mattoon, Illinois and of the industries and businesses located in the city of mattoon.
Mattoon Area Industrial Development at a glance
In short: Mattoon Area Industrial Development gave $850K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $142K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $850,000
- +61718.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- Average grant
- $141,667
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mattoon Area Industrial Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Emerald Acres Sports Connection ($500K). Together the top 4 received $730K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($120,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mattoon Area Industrial Development gives
- Giving grew 1317% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $850K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $850K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Acres Sports Connection Mattoon, IL | Financial Assistance | $500,000 |
| Mattoon in Motion Housing Committee Mattoon, IL | Financial Assistance | $80,000 |
| McUsd #2 Lift Education Program Mattoon, IL | Financial Assistance | $80,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $120,000 |
| Coles County Airport Authority Mattoon, IL | Financial Assistance | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,685 | $850,383 | $850,000 | 6 | $16,685 |
| 2022 | $833,698 | $12,400 | $1,569 | $1,375 | Total only | $12,400 |
| 2021 | $822,867 | $165,474 | $1,395 | $1,375 | Total only | $148,377 |
| 2020 | $663,281 | $43,271 | $72,285 | $60,000 | 6 | $4,156 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Mattoon Area Industrial Development
Based on IRS filings
Mattoon Area Industrial Development is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Mattoon, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $850K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mattoon Area Industrial Development is led by Matthew Smith, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Matthew Smith
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Volk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Grierson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hedges
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hall
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Hagen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Dowd
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sandra Graven (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Grissom (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tony Sparks (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mattoon Area Industrial Development
How much does Mattoon Area Industrial Development give each year?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development gave $850K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $1K in grants paid.
What is Mattoon Area Industrial Development's typical grant size?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development's median grant in 2023 was $80,000, and its average grant was $141,667, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mattoon Area Industrial Development give grants?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mattoon, IL (4 grants).
Does Mattoon Area Industrial Development give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mattoon Area Industrial Development's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are Mattoon Area Industrial Development's largest grantees?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development's largest 2023 grantees include Emerald Acres Sports Connection ($500,000), Mattoon in Motion Housing Committee ($80,000) and McUsd #2 Lift Education Program ($80,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($120,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Mattoon Area Industrial Development?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Mattoon, IL.
What is Mattoon Area Industrial Development's EIN?
Mattoon Area Industrial Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1206627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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