St Clair County Community Action Agency
The mission of the st. Clair county community action agency is to improve the quality of life for individuals in their communities with a focus on providing direct assistance to individuals and families in their effort to attain self-sufficiency and lead enriched productive lives.to further its mission the organization works to develop, implement, administer, and sponsor emergency services, social services, affordable housing, and economic development programs designed to improve the quality of life for income eligible, and very low-to-medium income st. Clair county residents.
St Clair County Community Action Agency at a glance
In short: St Clair County Community Action Agency gave $194K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,000
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,800
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $524,055
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who St Clair County Community Action Agency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois ($100K). Together the top 5 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St Clair County Community Action Agency gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2021) to $210K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Belleville, IL | To provide case management to individuals and families and assist them in developing a goal oriented action plan for self-improvement and family stability. | $100,000 |
| CDBG Operations Corporation East St Louis, IL | To provide life skills, budgeting, parenting, and housing counseling to prepare individuals for life outside of the shelter. | $35,000 |
| Christian Activity Center East St Louis, IL | To provide after school education and development services, such as, life skills education, parental involvement initiatives, recreation for developmental experience, mentoring and service learning activities for at-risk youth in an urban community. | $25,000 |
| Sinai Family Life Center East St Louis, IL | To provide after school education and development services, such as, life skills education, parental involvement initiatives, recreation for developmental experience, mentoring and service learning activities for at-risk youth in an urban community. | $25,000 |
| Older Adult Services Belleville, IL | To provide prepared meals to csbg eligible senior citzens. | $9,000 |
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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 | $524,055 | $7,845,956 | $7,931,205 | $194,000 | 5 | $1,690 |
| 2023 | $455,658 | $10,127,115 | $10,127,115 | $210,008 | 5 | $2,445 |
| 2022 | $489,901 | $12,207,672 | $12,207,672 | $206,910 | 5 | $418 |
| 2021 | $507,961 | $10,340,262 | $10,340,262 | $140,000 | 4 | $95 |
| 2020 | $511,356 | $7,648,904 | $7,648,904 | $160,000 | 4 | $276 |
About St Clair County Community Action Agency
Based on IRS filings
St Clair County Community Action Agency is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Belleville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $524K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Clair County Community Action Agency is led by Richard Stubblefield, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Stubblefield
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cempura
Board Chairman
Board Member → Board Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Korte
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Meyer
Board Vice Chairperson
Board Secretary → Board Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Hasenstab
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Floyd
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Johnson
Fiscal Manager
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Simmons
Board Member
Board Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Collado
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Geolat
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sulbrena Day PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Beach
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Muhammad
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene Verdu (2020–2022) — Board Vice Chairperson
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 St Clair County Community Action Agency
How much does St Clair County Community Action Agency give each year?
St Clair County Community Action Agency gave $194K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $210K across 5 grants.
What is St Clair County Community Action Agency's typical grant size?
St Clair County Community Action Agency's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does St Clair County Community Action Agency give grants?
St Clair County Community Action Agency gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East St Louis, IL (3 grants) and Belleville, IL (2 grants).
Does St Clair County Community Action Agency give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on St Clair County Community Action Agency's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are St Clair County Community Action Agency's largest grantees?
St Clair County Community Action Agency's largest 2024 grantees include Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois ($100,000), CDBG Operations Corporation ($35,000) and Christian Activity Center ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Clair County Community Action Agency?
St Clair County Community Action Agency reported $524K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is St Clair County Community Action Agency?
St Clair County Community Action Agency is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Belleville, IL. It holds $524K in total assets as of 2024.
What is St Clair County Community Action Agency's EIN?
St Clair County Community Action Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1119231. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 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 September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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