Northwest Indiana Business
Northwest Indiana Business roundtable is committed to the improvement of construction and maintenance projects in northwest Indiana. Its purpose is to promote safety, quality and cost-effective solutions to challenges faced by owners, contractors, and labor in the region.
Northwest Indiana Business at a glance
In short: Northwest Indiana Business gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $245,933
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Indiana Business funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Construction Advancement Foundation ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Advancement Foundation Portage, IN | Support for Upgrades | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,933 | $140,528 | $152,869 | $30,000 | 1 | $11,201 |
| 2024 | $250,588 | $161,552 | $115,182 | — | — | $9,629 |
| 2023 | $204,293 | $145,693 | $114,581 | — | — | $3,211 |
| 2022 | $173,168 | $180,956 | $146,909 | — | — | $14 |
| 2021 | $139,058 | $151,756 | $140,069 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $134,393 | $128,753 | $111,182 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $112,827 | $143,183 | $133,597 | — | — | — |
About Northwest Indiana Business
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Indiana Business is a public charity, based in Crown Point, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $246K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Indiana Business is led by Joe Lampert, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 32 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Lampert
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Joseph
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Janovitz
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aco Sikoski
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Fauth
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audra Peterson
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ketterer
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Shabi
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Watson
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Marchetti
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Lenson
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Arendas
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Coar
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sabotnik
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Neary
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Comerford
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Foor
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McCoy
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Soultz
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ahlborn
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tish Roach
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Dobrowski
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debie Coble
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Daugherty
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Shields
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Weber
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ruffner
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Raketic
Board of Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Anderson
Board of Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ross
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Pearman
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dewey Pearman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Eric Koch (2022–2024) — Board of Director
- Former: Rob Joseph (2022–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tamera Lienhart (2022–2024) — Board of Director
- Former: Jim Jorgensen (2022–2023) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Matt Story (2022) — Board of Director
- Former: Paul Beneturski (2022) — Board of Director
- Former: Richard Peltier (2022) — Board of Director
- Former: Don Bull (2019–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Northwest Indiana Business
How much does Northwest Indiana Business give each year?
Northwest Indiana Business gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Northwest Indiana Business?
Northwest Indiana Business reported $246K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $141K.
Where does Northwest Indiana Business operate?
Northwest Indiana Business has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Northwest Indiana Business's EIN?
Northwest Indiana Business's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1707805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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