Surplus Line Association of Illinois
Surplus Line Association of Illinois was created by public act 83-1300 of the Illinois legislature to serve as a liaison between the state and surplus line licensees for the purpose of reporting to the state of Illinois.
Surplus Line Association of Illinois at a glance
In short: Surplus Line Association of Illinois gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,094,092
- -9.9% 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 Surplus Line Association of Illinois funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Insurance Regulator Education Foundation ($25K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Surplus Line Association of Illinois gives
- Giving grew 50% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
| Insurance Regulator Education Foundation Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,094,092 | $2,540,472 | $3,320,435 | $60,000 | 2 | $347,248 |
| 2024 | $7,874,055 | $2,510,155 | $2,986,592 | $100,000 | 2 | $392,029 |
| 2023 | $8,350,492 | $2,243,452 | $2,941,237 | $50,000 | 2 | $215,797 |
| 2022 | $9,048,277 | $3,089,072 | $2,418,837 | $40,000 | 2 | $25,509 |
| 2021 | $8,378,042 | $2,445,433 | $2,205,207 | $40,000 | 2 | $19,025 |
| 2020 | $8,137,816 | $1,857,830 | $2,193,110 | $65,000 | 2 | $121,690 |
About Surplus Line Association of Illinois
Based on IRS filings
Surplus Line Association of Illinois is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $347K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Surplus Line Association of Illinois is led by David L. Ocasek, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. Ocasek
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $371K (2025)
Patrick Muldowney
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Dunlap
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administrator → Director of Finance & Administration, 2022
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $218K (2025)
Christopher T. Gaddis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig W. Howser
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Beard
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Levin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fraser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Goysich
It Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Dennis Nevinski Jr.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donny Alberico Jr.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Nubin
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel M. Pignotti
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Casey Koontz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Beniaris (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward Clayton (2020) — Director of Information Technology
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $371K, to David L Ocasek (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Surplus Line Association of Illinois
How much does Surplus Line Association of Illinois give each year?
Surplus Line Association of Illinois gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
How large is Surplus Line Association of Illinois?
Surplus Line Association of Illinois reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
Where does Surplus Line Association of Illinois operate?
Surplus Line Association of Illinois has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Surplus Line Association of Illinois's EIN?
Surplus Line Association of Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3360838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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