Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE SAUK VALLEY AREA. TO PROMOTE BUSINESS AND CIVIC GROWTH AND TO RETAIN THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$195K
+29.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
+156.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-26.7% YoY
About Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in STERLING, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $195K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $194,672 | $150,479 | $165,989 |
| Revenue | $312,230 | $249,106 | $212,403 |
| Expenses | $261,569 | $264,729 | $212,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,801 | $285 | $549 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Scholarship
SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
$1,500 - $750 (varies by institution type)
Deadline
March 1, 2027
CDL Scholarship
SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charles A. Farnham Business Scholarship
SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
April 1, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Amboy Ffa Program ($5,424), Morrison Ffa ($5,000), Ashton Franklin Center Ffa ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MORRISON FFA MORRISON, IL | DONATION TO MORRISON FFA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GREENHOUSE | $5,000 |
| ASHTON FRANKLIN CENTER FFA ASHTON, IL | DONATION TO FFA | $5,000 |
| DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIXON, IL | DIXON AG PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| MORRISON AG PROGRAM MORRISON, IL | AG PROGRAM - CNC PLASMA TABLE | $5,000 |
| OREGON FFA PROGRAM OREGON, IL | CONTRIBUTION TO OREGON FFA PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| BUREAU VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL MANLIUS, IL | AG DEPT DONATION | $5,000 |
| AMBOY FFA PROGRAM AMBOY, IL | FFA PROGRAM MATERIALS | $5,424 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEJANDRO RIVERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEOFF WRIGHT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOSH JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON MANDRELL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MUNOZ-RIPLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAM FLUCK | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SANDI CAVAZOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTINA KAECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM DETERMAN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LANCE BUSER | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RYAN OLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BAILEY SCHNEIDERBAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE CERUZZI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH KNIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS NOBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) | 40 | $38,268 |
| DALLAS KNACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM JUNE 2024) | 40 | $41,608 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in STERLING, IL. It holds $195K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce?
As of 2024, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce holds $195K in total assets with $312K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce operate?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce award?
In 2024, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 7 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1825150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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