Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects
To support the charitable work of various organizations and provide student scholarships.
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects at a glance
In short: Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects gave $16K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,000
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,000
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $220,921
- +10.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community High School District 128 ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $84K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community High School District 128 Vernon Hills, IL | To Fund Scholarships and General Support | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220,921 | $180,711 | $149,198 | $16,000 | 1 | $3,601 |
| 2025 | $199,758 | $168,624 | $15,175 | $12,000 | 1 | $2,381 |
| 2024 | $181,059 | $165,770 | $273,203 | $9,500 | 1 | $11 |
| 2023 | $138,492 | $152,665 | $22,968 | $10,000 | 1 | $7 |
| 2022 | $8,795 | $112,693 | $199,110 | $83,500 | 9 | $7 |
| 2021 | $95,212 | $131,024 | $54,413 | $42,420 | 2 | $6 |
About Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects
Based on IRS filings
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects is a public charity, based in Libertyville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $221K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects is led by Tom Gore, President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tom Gore
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hezner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Taranowski
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Miller
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Schoenemann
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lesser
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Westlake
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Fendon
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Smith
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schachner
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Lapins
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Zamor
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Jaffe
Treasurer
Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: John McDonald (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Patricia Bleck (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Rich Babjak (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Jon Robb (2025) — President
- Former: Robin O'Conner (2025) — Director
- Former: Elliot Pinsel (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tim Dempsey (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: John Rob (2024) — Director
- Former: Steve Risley (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom Miller (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gregory Hill (2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Collins (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: B. Tucker Olson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Diana Taylor (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Fendon (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Lapins (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Schoeneman (2022) — Chair
- Former: Teri Dreher (2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Zengeler (2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects
How much does Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects give each year?
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects gave $16K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects?
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects reported $221K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $181K.
Where does Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects operate?
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects's EIN?
Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3684148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Sunrise Rotary Club Charitable Projects funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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