Nisra Foundation
The foundation is a nonprofit organization providing funding to the northern Illinois special recreation association (NISRA). The foundation sponsors recreationnal programs in Illinois to raise funds for NISRA.
Nisra Foundation at a glance
In short: Nisra Foundation gave $287K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $41K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $287,162
- +19.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $41,023
- +36.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $55,398
- -42.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Nisra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nisra ($287K across 7 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 31 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nisra Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2021) to $308K (2024). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Program Services | $66,775 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Part. Scholarships | $51,350 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Equipment/Supplies | $51,037 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Development Staff | $50,000 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Vehicle Fund | $41,500 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Marketing | $15,000 |
| Nisra Crystal Lake, IL | Technology | $11,500 |
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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 | $55,398 | $261,896 | $302,265 | $287,162 | 7 | $520 |
| 2025 | $96,128 | $245,854 | $255,927 | $240,280 | 8 | $1,186 |
| 2024 | $106,292 | $332,599 | $327,793 | $308,162 | 6 | $1,054 |
| 2023 | $98,369 | $253,306 | $250,136 | $215,549 | 5 | $213 |
| 2022 | $92,689 | $179,680 | $168,502 | $136,435 | 5 | $15 |
| 2021 | $81,743 | $140,025 | $155,025 | $101,960 | 4 | $18 |
About Nisra Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nisra Foundation is a public charity, based in Crystal Lake, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $287K. Net investment income was $520.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nisra Foundation is led by Pat Kallaus, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Pat Kallaus
President
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Annette Hammortree
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jim Wiseman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie Amendt
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hayes
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jessica Loustaunau
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Randy Splitt
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Reggie Layoff
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Heidi Jenkins
Executive Di
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Susan Schott (2024) — Member
- Former: Dawn Goerger (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Rochelle Donahue (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tad Graleski (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Amy Maccrindle (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Kim Buscemi (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Thom Palmer (2021) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nisra Foundation
How much does Nisra Foundation give each year?
Nisra Foundation gave $287K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $240K across 8 grants.
What is Nisra Foundation's typical grant size?
Nisra Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,023, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nisra Foundation give grants?
Nisra Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crystal Lake, IL (7 grants).
Does Nisra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Nisra Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Nisra Foundation?
Nisra Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
What is Nisra Foundation's EIN?
Nisra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3762414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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