Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc
To reduce the burdens which neighborhood blight imposes on units of government.
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc at a glance
In short: Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc gave $229K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $114K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $228,850
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $114,425
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $114,425
- Total assets
- $74,036
- -59.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zion West Enterprises ($155K). Together the top 2 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $229K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zion West Enterprises Rockford, IL | This grant was given for the purpose of cleaning up / refurbishing properties within certain areas of rockford. | $155,000 |
| Rockford Community Investment Fund Rockford, IL | This grant was given for the purpose of cleaning up / refurbishing properties within certain areas of rockford. | $73,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,036 | $132,400 | $240,392 | $228,850 | 2 |
| 2024 | $182,028 | $133,100 | $200,823 | $187,271 | 3 |
| 2023 | $249,751 | $133,000 | $155,203 | $140,510 | 3 |
| 2022 | $271,954 | $133,400 | $178,086 | $145,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $364,367 | $135,800 | $-2,649 | — | — |
| 2020 | $632,198 | $125,000 | $20,380 | — | — |
About Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $229K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc is led by Jamie Cassel, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Cassel
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Wehrstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Holmstrom
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice West
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun McCarren
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Holmstrom
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorayne Logan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Potter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anthony Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peg Wilkerson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc
How much does Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc give each year?
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc gave $229K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $187K across 3 grants.
How large is Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc?
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc reported $74K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What is Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc?
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc operate?
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc's EIN?
Rockford Corridor Improvement Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4981684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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