Northern Illinois Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Geneva, Illinois, and a proud member of Feeding America. Founded in 1982, the organization serves 13 counties across Northern Illinois with a mission to solve hunger through food distribution and community partnerships. The organization operates four distribution centers located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford, and Joliet, and partners with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs throughout its service area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.8M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$768K
+43.1% YoY
Grant Count
77
-37.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+130.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide nutritious food and resources for neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience, through partnerships and innovation.
Vision: For everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive.
The organization's strategic plan, called UNITE, focuses on:
- Empowering neighbors experiencing food insecurity
- Engaging the network of partners
- Enhancing the food supply
- Evolving the Food Bank's operations
- Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Primary program areas include:
- Food Acquisition and Distribution: Providing over 80 million meals annually, delivering 250,000 meals per day
- SNAP Benefits: Helping neighbors access vital public assistance programs
- Child Nutrition Programs: Including federal meal programs (CACFP and SFSP), after-school and summer meal programs, and the BackPack Program for weekend meals
- Community Partnerships: Working with manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, and foundations
Grantmaking
Northern Illinois Food Bank receives grants and donations rather than serving as a grantmaker. The organization accepts:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Northern Illinois Food Bank serves 13 counties:
- Boone County
- DeKalb County
- DuPage County
- Grundy County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- McHenry County
- Ogle County
- Stephenson County
- Will County
- Winnebago County
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $72.1–$73.8 million
- Total Revenue: $147 million
- Total Expenses: $150 million
- Total Liabilities: $10.5 million
Staffing: 227 employees (as of 2023)
Volunteer Support: Nearly 1,000 volunteers per week assist with evaluation, repacking, and distribution of food
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,847,424 | $72,123,928 | $70,648,201 |
| Revenue | $180,417,949 | $146,995,086 | $150,994,521 |
| Expenses | $180,916,299 | $150,180,870 | $146,601,264 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,141,539 | $-183,519 | $707,634 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dupage Township ($101,500), St John Lutheran Church ($59,122), The Outreach House ($56,822).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES NAPERVILLE, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $1,000 |
| DUPAGE TOWNSHIP ROMEOVILLE, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $101,500 |
| AURORA AREA INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY AURORA, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $27,993 |
| FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN ELGIN, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY | $17,234 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FP AT FREMONT WEST CHICAGO, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $1,000 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE FOOD PANTRY CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY | $6,913 |
| COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF THE CHAPEL GRAYSLAKE, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $1,000 |
| THE OUTREACH HOUSE LOMBARD, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $56,822 |
| MARIE WILKINSON FOOD PANTRY AURORA, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $3,147 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH JOLIET, IL | FEED THE HUNGRY | $59,122 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Ms. Julie Yurko
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CONNELL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NATE CARDEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NADINE MOORE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROL PETERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KIM HOLMES | DEI CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANIL BAROT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COREY BERENDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID BREARTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GURIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOSES HERRING SR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY HSU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LELA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY LANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN MASSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MILLNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN PORTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN POORTEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDY RODRIQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG SESEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE SCHARRENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY SUGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILBUR YOU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE YURKO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $343,558 |
| MAEVEN SIPES | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER THRU 9/2024 | 40 | $199,960 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $187,603 |
| JENNIFER LAMPLOUGH | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $150,116 |
| LADORA ROBINSON-LOCKE | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $63,251 |
| RONALD HAUSNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $25,141 |
| STEPHEN CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND AND DONOR RELATIONS | 40 | $100,390 |
| WENDY NICOSKI | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $112,970 |
| GREGORY STOPKA | SR. DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION | 40 | $112,196 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Takeda Grant:** Northern Illinois Food Bank received a $1 million grant for a health-focused program
Takeda awards grant to Northern Illinois Food Bank program**Bank of America Grant:** The organization received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America
Northern Illinois Food Bank Receives $50K Grant from Bank of America | Rockford,**Kane County ARPA Funding:** Awarded $2.5 million from Kane County through American Rescue Plan Act funds
Kane County Awards $2.5 million to Northern Illinois Food BankSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Northern Illinois Food Bank fund?
**Mission:** To provide nutritious food and resources for neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience, through partnerships and innovation. **Vision:** For everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. The organization's strategic plan, called UNITE, focuses on: • Empowering neighbors experiencing food insecurity • Engaging the network of partners • Enhancing the food supply • Evolving the Food Bank's operations • Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion Primary progr…
How do I apply for a grant from Northern Illinois Food Bank?
Northern Illinois Food Bank receives grants and donations rather than serving as a grantmaker. The organization accepts: **Food Donations:** • Shelf-stable foods (retail packed and bulk) • Fresh produce and dairy • Personal care items and diapers • Paper products and household cleaning supplies • Health and beauty products • Farm-fresh agricultural produce Food donations from companies and retailers make up 65% of the food the organization distributes. **Monetary Support:** The organization acc…
Where does Northern Illinois Food Bank make grants?
Northern Illinois Food Bank serves 13 counties: • Boone County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • Kane County • Kankakee County • Kendall County • Lake County • McHenry County • Ogle County • Stephenson County • Will County • Winnebago County
What size grants does Northern Illinois Food Bank award?
In 2024, Northern Illinois Food Bank awarded 77 grants totaling $768K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northern Illinois Food Bank's EIN?
Northern Illinois Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3203648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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