The Ivy Academy of Early Learning
To provide quality early childhood education and related services, while striving to empower young children through family-friendly support and education
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning at a glance
In short: The Ivy Academy of Early Learning gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,058
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,012
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $795,263
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ivy Academy of Early Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA Kane County ($24K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Kane County Geneva, IL | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $23,558 |
| Geneva Community Chest Geneva, IL | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Zellmer Childhood Disease Foundation NFP Geneva, IL | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Anderson Animal Shelter South Elgin, IL | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Tricity Family Services St Charles, IL | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $795,263 | $1,981,187 | $1,851,095 | $55,058 | 5 |
| 2023 | $698,020 | $1,607,013 | $1,779,939 | $46,833 | 3 |
| 2022 | $829,376 | $1,504,123 | $1,375,074 | $18,208 | Total only |
| 2021 | $756,753 | $1,278,405 | $1,279,900 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Ivy Academy of Early Learning
Based on IRS filings
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Elgin, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $795K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning is led by Amy Hitchinson, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Hitchinson
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$183K (2021) → $194K (2024)
Eric Larson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Wasem
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Harris
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$138K (2021) → $185K (2024)
Julia Flores
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$43K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Lorena Delgado
Associate Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $52K (2024)
Judy Feinglass
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fabiola Becerril (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $194K, to Amy Hitchinson (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ivy Academy of Early Learning
How much does The Ivy Academy of Early Learning give each year?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 3 grants.
What is The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's typical grant size?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,012, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Ivy Academy of Early Learning give grants?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Geneva, IL (3 grants).
Who are The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's largest grantees?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's largest 2024 grantees include CASA Kane County ($23,558), Geneva Community Chest ($10,000) and Zellmer Childhood Disease Foundation NFP ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ivy Academy of Early Learning?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning reported $795K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is The Ivy Academy of Early Learning?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Elgin, IL. It holds $795K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's EIN?
The Ivy Academy of Early Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0697436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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