Monroe Foundation
Monroe Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Hillside, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $137K in total assets.
Monroe Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $136,853
- -1.3% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $130,600
- -25.4% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $132,439
- -20.8% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Monroe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $181K (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Cons for Community Chan Chicago, IL | Reentry | $66,037 |
| Black Star Project Chicago, IL | Safe and Peaceful | $22,872 |
| Poder Chicago, IL | Reentry | $19,987 |
| TGI Movement Chicago, IL | Safe and peaceful grant | $14,000 |
| Oak Park Regional Housing Chicago, IL | Housing | $13,358 |
| Agora Chicago, IL | Safe and Peaceful Grant | $12,500 |
| Kingdom Community Inc Chicago, IL | Safe and Peaceful Grant | $12,274 |
| One Health Englewood Chicago, IL | Health and human services | $10,000 |
| Peacemakers Worldwide Chicago, IL | Safe and peaceful grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,853 | $130,600 | $132,439 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $138,692 | $175,000 | $167,270 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $55,081 | $423,264 | $500,111 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $101,492 | $614,111 | $635,945 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $123,284 | $815,425 | $738,841 | $181,028 | 9 | $5 |
| 2021 | $87,344 | $493,529 | $389,696 | $28,117 | 5 | $3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monroe Foundation is led by Otis Monroe, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Otis Monroe
President
President → Executive Director, 2024
Executive Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$80K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Paul A. Labonne
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anibal Vega
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Athena Williams
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joetta Jefferson
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McCauley
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Hardrict
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jurelene Rigsby
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dennis Muhammad (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Devonta Boston (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Fabiola Cadish (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jurellene Ribsby (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $85K, to Otis Monroe (President).
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Foundation
How large is Monroe Foundation?
Monroe Foundation reported $137K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $131K.
What is Monroe Foundation?
Monroe Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Hillside, IL. It holds $137K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Monroe Foundation operate?
Monroe Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Monroe Foundation's EIN?
Monroe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3787503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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