The Allendale Shelter Club
The Allendale Shelter Club is a public charity, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
The Allendale Shelter Club at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $544,878
- +196.8% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Allendale Shelter Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Associates Lake Villa, IL | Children's Welfare, Health, and Education. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $544,878 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $544,878 | $176,125 | $183,605 | $150,000 | 1 | $3,181 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Allendale Shelter Club is led by Laura Torosian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laura Torosian
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kelliher
Membership Chair
Board Member → Membership Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Bjork
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Mitchell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Back
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Merlin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Bruce
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Bolton
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Athas
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirstin Carruthers
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Alissa Bolton (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ann Jones (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Avery Keller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Konz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cassandra Vermilion (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Vedra (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Delilah Mesrobian (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ester Viti (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Garrett Dee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline Stensrud (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny McKinney (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Crouch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Valenti (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Murch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kirsten Collister (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Weisberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Traeger (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Tobin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Bromstedt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marianne Delhey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Meg Lynch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nalisa Ward (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Allendale Shelter Club
Where does The Allendale Shelter Club operate?
The Allendale Shelter Club has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Allendale Shelter Club's EIN?
The Allendale Shelter Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6160999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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