Project Lilac
Project Lilac is a private foundation, based in Roscoe, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Project Lilac at a glance
In short: Project Lilac gave $4K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,296
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,296
- Median grant
- $4,296
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Project Lilac funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Miss Carlys ($4K).
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 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Carlys Rockford, IL | Hot Meals Clothing Free Narcan Training | $4,296 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,298 | $4,987 | $4,296 | 1 | $4,296 |
| 2020 | $2,689 | $2,568 | $1,167 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,288 | $7,783 | $6,828 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Lilac is led by Taffy Reid, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Taffy Reid
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Woodson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Kirchner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Project Lilac
How much does Project Lilac give each year?
Project Lilac gave $4K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Project Lilac operate?
Project Lilac has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Project Lilac's EIN?
Project Lilac's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2856933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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