NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waukegan, Illinois (EIN 87-4356018). Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Illinois. In December 2021, North Shore MHC members approved the establishment and funding of the foundation as part of NSTS Bancorp’s conversion plan.
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $70K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 84% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,485
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +106.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,274
- -45.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,257,752
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 84% first-time grantees (26 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 336-4430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth Conservation Corps ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Illinois recipients (76%). Other reported shares were Utah (14%), Wisconsin (7%), Tennessee (1%), and Kansas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
84%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 31 grantees (84%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Conservation Corps Waukegan, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County Gurnee, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Banzai Inc Provo, UT | Contribution | $9,995 |
| Just for Kids Waukegan, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint Joseph Food Pantry Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine Racine, WI | Contribution | $5,000 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church Bensenville, IL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| A Safe Place Zion, IL | Contribution | $1,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,257,752 | — | $71,145 | $70,485 | 31 | $70,485 | — | $69,174 |
| 2024 | $1,225,397 | $19,607 | $63,637 | $63,030 | 15 | $62,995 | $19,607 | $54,541 |
| 2023 | $1,054,527 | — | $59,268 | $55,595 | 11 | $55,595 | — | $52,595 |
| 2022 | $1,180,730 | $1,229,590 | $62,895 | — | — | — | — | $62,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available materials. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, affordable housing, education, food assistance, and animal welfare. For example, Youth Conservation Corps describes its work as mentoring young adults through education, job and life-skills training, and community service; Habitat for Humanity Lake County says it provides affordable housing to families in need in Lake County, Illinois.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $70,485. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 each to Youth Conservation Corps, Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph, and Habitat for Humanity Lake County; $9,995 to Banzai Inc; and $5,000 each to Just for Kids, Saint Joseph Food Pantry, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, and College of Lake County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nathan Walker and Christine Stickler as executive officers and directors, and Apolonio Arenas and Thomas Ivantic as directors.
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Apolonio Arenas
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christine Stickler
Executive Officer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nathan Walker
Executive Officer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas Ivantic
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Megan McKenna Mejia (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Thaddeus Bond Jr. (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $70K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 15 grants.
What is NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,274, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (14%) and Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waukegan, IL (3 grants), Libertyville, IL (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (31 grants).
Who are NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Youth Conservation Corps ($10,000), Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph ($10,000) and Habitat for Humanity Lake County ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available materials. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, affordable housing, education, food assistance, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4356018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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