Stephenson County Crime Stop
Stephenson County Crime Stop is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Freeport, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $37K.
Stephenson County Crime Stop at a glance
In short: Stephenson County Crime Stop gave $27K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,727
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,455
- -55.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $578,913
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Stephenson County Crime Stop funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pearl City Police Department ($15K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stephenson County Crime Stop gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Police Department Pearl City, IL | Crime Fighting | $15,000 |
| Freeport Police Department Freeport, IL | Crime Fighting | $6,427 |
| Illinois State Crimestoppers Assoc Peoria, IL | Crime Fighting | $3,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,200 |
| Highland Community College Foundati Freeport, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Voices Freeport, IL | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $578,913 | $48,525 | $53,141 | $26,727 | 6 | $46,740 | $37,067 |
| 2024 | $583,529 | $27,034 | $58,309 | $29,946 | 3 | $52,485 | $21,735 |
| 2023 | $614,804 | $26,140 | $43,002 | $16,113 | 2 | $37,313 | $20,107 |
| 2022 | $631,666 | $29,412 | $44,493 | $21,583 | 3 | $36,058 | $23,290 |
| 2021 | $646,747 | $68,176 | $41,973 | $23,580 | 2 | — | $61,277 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stephenson County Crime Stop is led by Cindy Witt, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy Witt
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky J. Andree
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Andree
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Ethridge
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Beard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Almasy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Van Raden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Ann Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Knight-Wadel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Van Raden
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Witt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Quiggle
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nannette McMurray (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Stephenson County Crime Stop
How much does Stephenson County Crime Stop give each year?
Stephenson County Crime Stop gave $27K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is Stephenson County Crime Stop's typical grant size?
Stephenson County Crime Stop's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $4,455, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephenson County Crime Stop give grants?
Stephenson County Crime Stop gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Freeport, IL (3 grants).
Does Stephenson County Crime Stop give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Stephenson County Crime Stop's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Crime Fighting" (3 grants).
Who are Stephenson County Crime Stop's largest grantees?
Stephenson County Crime Stop's largest 2025 grantees include Pearl City Police Department ($15,000), Freeport Police Department ($6,427) and Illinois State Crimestoppers Assoc ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephenson County Crime Stop?
Stephenson County Crime Stop reported $579K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What is Stephenson County Crime Stop?
Stephenson County Crime Stop is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Freeport, IL. It holds $579K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Stephenson County Crime Stop's EIN?
Stephenson County Crime Stop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3127617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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