The Northside Community Bank
The Northside Community Bank is a private foundation based in Gurnee, Illinois. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Northside Community Bank at a glance
In short: The Northside Community Bank gave $21K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $799.346), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,783
- +377.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $799
- +175.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Northside Community Bank
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5103 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 244-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Northside Community Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Enriched Living ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Listed recipients include organizations in communities such as Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Zion, Waukegan, Gurnee, Mundelein, Skokie, Deerfield, and North Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Northside Community Bank open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $417; repeat grants $969. How we count
Medians: $367 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 784% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $32K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Enriched Living Riverwoods, IL | Help Individual's with Special Needs | $3,175 |
| Lake County Veterans and Family Services Lake Forest, IL | Provide Veterans with Resources | $1,950 |
| A Safe Place Zion, IL | Provide Shelter for People in Need | $1,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Lake County Waukegan, IL | Providing Affordable Shelter for People in Need | $1,200 |
| West Deerfield Township Deerfield, IL | Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Warren Township Food Pantry Gurnee, IL | Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Cool Ministries Waukegan, IL | Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Fremont Township Food Pantry Mundelein, IL | Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation Skokie, IL | Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake County North Chicago, IL | Mentor, provide resources and food to youth in the community | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $199 | $20,869 | $20,783 | 26 | $20,869 | $199 | $792 |
| 2023 | $20,670 | $7,233 | $4,350 | $4,350 | 15 | $4,350 | $233 | $1,077 |
| 2022 | $17,787 | $27 | $2,519 | $2,500 | 8 | $2,519 | $27 | $948 |
| 2021 | $20,279 | $12 | $2,365 | $2,350 | 8 | $2,365 | $12 | $1,056 |
| 2020 | $22,632 | $20,051 | $32,350 | $32,325 | 28 | — | $51 | $1,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Northside Community Bank reported a distributable amount of $792 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. The Center for Enriched Living describes its mission as enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by expanding opportunities for personal success, friendship, employment, and community involvement. Lake County Veterans and Family Services describes its work as connecting service members and families with one another and with benefits and resources through trained Veteran Peer Specialists.
Food assistance is also represented among the grantees. Cool Ministries says it assists families in need by reducing hunger and homelessness while encouraging personal growth and self-sufficiency. Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation describes providing food with dignity, holiday toys, and school materials to local residents in need. West Deerfield Township Food Pantry says it makes food and food redemption coupons available to indigent people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $20,783. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,175, with a median of $800. The largest awards included $3,175 to the Center for Enriched Living; $1,950 to Lake County Veterans and Family Services; $1,200 each to A Safe Place and Habitat for Humanity–Lake County; and $1,150 each to West Deerfield Township, Warren Township Food Pantry, Cool Ministries, Fremont Township Food Pantry, and Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.
Other notable 2024 grants included $1,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, $1,000 to Deerfield Park District, and $1,000 to PADS Lake County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Randall as president, Patricia Clausen as vice president/secretary/treasurer, and Bill Kivit as treasurer.
The Northside Community Bank is led by James Randall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Randall
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Clausen
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kivit
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Sefton (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Northside Community Bank
How much does The Northside Community Bank give each year?
The Northside Community Bank gave $21K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 15 grants.
What is The Northside Community Bank's typical grant size?
The Northside Community Bank's median grant in 2024 was $800, and its average grant was $799, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Northside Community Bank that year got $417 on average.
Where does The Northside Community Bank give grants?
The Northside Community Bank gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waukegan, IL (5 grants), Deerfield, IL (3 grants), North Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Gurnee, IL (3 grants).
Does The Northside Community Bank give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of The Northside Community Bank's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry" (7 grants).
Who are The Northside Community Bank's largest grantees?
The Northside Community Bank's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Enriched Living ($3,175), Lake County Veterans and Family Services ($1,950) and A Safe Place ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Northside Community Bank fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Northside Community Bank?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Northside Community Bank required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Northside Community Bank reported a distributable amount of $792 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Northside Community Bank's EIN?
The Northside Community Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0752173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Northside Community Bank accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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