Service Employees International Illinois Council
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL ILLINOIS is a Chicago-based public charity. Its 2024 filing describes its purpose as protecting and promoting the interests of SEIU-affiliated local union members, including through contributions to organizations and transfers to a political action committee supporting legislation and candidates who promote member interests.
Service Employees International Illinois Council at a glance
In short: Service Employees International Illinois Council gave $265K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Illinois. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $264,720
- +96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,060
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,249,659
- +79.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Service Employees International Illinois Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 2229 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 980-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Service Employees International Illinois Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Defender Charities Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Chicago. In filing year 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Service Employees International Illinois Council open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2023) to $265K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Defender Charities Inc Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Development Now for Chicago Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refuge Rights Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $20,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | General Contribution of Support | $17,220 |
| Illinois Delivers Chicago, IL | General Contribution of Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,249,659 | $3,278,443 | $1,842,986 | $264,720 | 12 | $4,001 |
| 2023 | $1,814,202 | $2,458,981 | $3,058,858 | $135,000 | 5 | $2,323 |
| 2022 | $2,414,079 | $2,978,051 | $3,841,047 | $160,025 | 10 | $2,801 |
| 2021 | $3,277,900 | $2,696,348 | $621,638 | $145,000 | 8 | $1,170 |
| 2020 | $1,202,777 | $2,290,638 | $2,740,268 | $174,000 | 9 | $722 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to protect and promote the interests” of the council’s SEIU-affiliated local union members in securing better working conditions and promoting SEIU’s objectives and principles. The filing also describes transfers to a political action committee formed to support legislation and state and local candidates who promote the interests of SEIU member affiliates.
The 2024 grants included contributions to organizations whose own stated missions include aiding people in need (Chicago Defender Charities), providing scholarships for Chicago youth (Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation and Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation), promoting economic development in the Chicago metropolitan area (Development Now for Chicago), and advancing economic empowerment and equity for Black Chicago (Chicago Urban League). Other recipients described their missions as improving socioeconomic circumstances for African Americans and underserved communities (Congressional Black Caucus Foundation) and advancing equal treatment and social justice for the LGBT community (Equality Illinois Institute). These are the recipients’ descriptions of their missions, not statements of the funder’s own program areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $264,720. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. The listed purposes were “general contribution of support.” Among the recipients were Chicago Defender Charities and Chicago Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, each receiving $50,000; Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation, Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation, Chicago Urban League, Development Now for Chicago, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refuge Rights, and Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, each receiving $20,000; and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which received $17,220.
The filing says officers and the executive board review requests for contributions or donations before approval and disbursement. It says approval is granted only to organizations that satisfy their due diligence, and that approvals are documented in board minutes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Kelley as president, Dian Palmer as vice president, Efrain Elias as treasurer, Maggie Laslo as sergeant-at-arms, and Genie Kastrup, Lonnell Saffold, Dana Quartana, Jessica Angus, Erica Bland-Durosinmi, and Jeff Howard as executive board members.
Service Employees International Illinois Council is led by Greg Kelley, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Kelley
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Driver
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Quartana
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dian Palmer
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Bland-Durosinmi
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genie Kastrup
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Howard
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Angus
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnell Saffold
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Laslo
Sergeant-At-Arms
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candis Castillo
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Efrain Elias
Treasurer
Recording Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Williams
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izabela Miltko-Ivkovich
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaquie Algee
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Lopez
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Bridgemon
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisza Szeps
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Pye
Executive Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Vince Pesha (2020–2023) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Mo Green (2021–2023) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Beniamino Capellupo (2020–2022) — Executive Director - Past
- Former: Joe Richert (2022) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Anthony Fobs (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Beth Menz (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Daryl Walker (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: David Wright (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Faith Arnold (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: John Kohlhepp (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Joseph Richert (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Mark Goeringer (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Paul Wisen (2020–2021) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Thomas Balanoff (2020–2021) — President - Past
- Former: Alex Han (2020) — Executive Board Member - Past
- Former: Efrian Elias (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Laura Garza (2020) — Recording Secretary - Past
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.
Frequently asked questions about Service Employees International Illinois Council
How much does Service Employees International Illinois Council give each year?
Service Employees International Illinois Council gave $265K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is Service Employees International Illinois Council's typical grant size?
Service Employees International Illinois Council's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,060, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Service Employees International Illinois Council that year got $15K on average.
Where does Service Employees International Illinois Council give grants?
Service Employees International Illinois Council gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants).
Does Service Employees International Illinois Council give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Service Employees International Illinois Council's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Service Employees International Illinois Council's largest grantees?
Service Employees International Illinois Council's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Defender Charities Inc ($50,000), Chicago Federation of Labor AFL-CIO ($50,000) and Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Service Employees International Illinois Council?
Service Employees International Illinois Council reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Service Employees International Illinois Council fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to protect and promote the interests” of the council’s SEIU-affiliated local union members in securing better working conditions and promoting SEIU’s objectives and principles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Service Employees International Illinois Council?
Service Employees International Illinois Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Service Employees International Illinois Council's EIN?
Service Employees International Illinois Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2819599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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