St Colettas of Illinois Foundation
St. Coletta's of Illinois foundation's mission is to provide support and funding to other not-for-profit organizations who care for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of residential care, educational programs, medical care, religious and pastoral care, vocational services, and specialized facilities. In addition, the foundation purchases group homes which are rented as part of its residential program.
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation at a glance
In short: St Colettas of Illinois Foundation gave $90K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,047
- -96.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,047
- -96.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,047
- Total assets
- $16,798,590
- -6.1% 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 St Colettas of Illinois Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Coletta's of Illinois ($90K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How St Colettas of Illinois Foundation gives
- Giving fell 84% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2025) to $2.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Coletta's of Illinois Tinley Park, IL | Operating Assistance | $90,047 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,798,590 | $1,025,605 | $769,002 | $90,047 | 1 | $145,445 |
| 2024 | $17,882,644 | $1,211,696 | $3,052,895 | $2,461,285 | 1 | $234,072 |
| 2023 | $17,684,634 | $3,880,780 | $806,909 | $158,087 | 1 | $2,596,953 |
| 2022 | $15,331,391 | $1,819,853 | $1,387,292 | $576,971 | 1 | $378 |
| 2021 | $14,794,038 | $1,211,508 | $231,207 | — | — | $107,789 |
| 2020 | $13,893,198 | $1,413,498 | $244,698 | — | — | $1,222 |
| 2019 | $13,691,084 | $928,349 | $1,566,811 | $1,280,000 | 1 | $1,954 |
About St Colettas of Illinois Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tinley Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $90K. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation is led by Heather Benedick, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Benedick
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David G. Seaman
Chair
Trustee → Voting Board Member, 2020
Voting Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra J. Matz
Vice Chair
Trustee → Voting Board Member, 2020
Voting Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Michalak
Voting Board Member
Trustee → Voting Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kowalis
Voting Board Member
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Voting Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randle Carter
Voting Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Kindt
Voting Board Member
Voting Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Voting Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Fernando
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schwieger
Voting Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Waddell
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Mary Lea Schneider
Voting Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sr Mary Lea Schneider Osf (2019–2024) — Voting Board Member
- Former: Sue Linn (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Annette Skafgaard (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Andrea Ramirez-Justin (2019–2022) — Voting Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Plesnicar (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Richard Neubauer (2019–2021) — Voting Board Member
- Former: Sr Mary Lea Schneider Osf Sr. (2019–2021) — Voting Board Member
- Former: Carrie Seida (2020) — Director of Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 St Colettas of Illinois Foundation
How much does St Colettas of Illinois Foundation give each year?
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation gave $90K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is St Colettas of Illinois Foundation?
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation reported $16.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is St Colettas of Illinois Foundation?
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tinley Park, IL. It holds $16.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does St Colettas of Illinois Foundation operate?
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is St Colettas of Illinois Foundation's EIN?
St Colettas of Illinois Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3396514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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