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.
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at a glance
In short: Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,424
- +156.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,061
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $194,672
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Agricultural Scholarship)
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
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
CDL Scholarship
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Charles A. Farnham Business Scholarship
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Who Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amboy FFA Program ($5K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amboy FFA Program Amboy, IL | FFA Program Materials | $5,424 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,672 | $312,230 | $261,569 | $35,424 | 7 | $4,801 |
| 2023 | $150,479 | $249,106 | $264,729 | $13,800 | 2 | $285 |
| 2022 | $165,989 | $212,403 | $212,047 | — | — | $549 |
| 2021 | $174,219 | $226,435 | $186,758 | — | — | $411 |
| 2020 | $134,597 | $166,435 | $159,785 | — | — | $856 |
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.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is led by Kris Noble, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris Noble
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Dallas Knack
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$42K (2024)
Jon Mandrell
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Rivera
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Kaecker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Cavazos
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bailey Schneiderbauer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Knie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ceruzzi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Munoz-Ripley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Buser
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Fluck
1st Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Determan
2nd Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Wright
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dave Knie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Loos (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Munoz Ripley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Turnroth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sheila Martinez (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Munson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Violet Nava (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Whitehead (2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Willisamson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Hawkins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Cezarek (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Claudia Sauer (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Dallas Knack (Executive Director (From June 2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
How much does Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce give each year?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's typical grant size?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,061, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce give grants?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morrison, IL (2 grants).
Does Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's largest grantees?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce's largest 2024 grantees include Amboy FFA Program ($5,424), Morrison FFA ($5,000) and Ashton Franklin Center FFA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce?
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $312K.
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.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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