The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc
To make contributions to charitable, educational, religious and public welfare agencies and groups, and to provide food baskets and toys to needy families.
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc at a glance
In short: The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc gave $168K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $168K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $168,058
- +2140.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $168,058
- Median grant
- $168,058
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Salvation Army ($168K).
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
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $168K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $168K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Continue the operation and administration of the fund, in a manner substantially similar as has been done by the company. | $168,058 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,804 | $178,397 | $168,058 | 1 | $99 |
| 2021 | $178,112 | $132,368 | $117,419 | $7,500 | Total only | $40 |
| 2020 | $163,163 | $167,632 | $114,720 | — | — | $106 |
| 2019 | $110,251 | $126,901 | $138,062 | — | — | $501 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc is a public charity, based in Peoria, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $168K. Net investment income was $99.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc is led by Joy Clark, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joy Clark
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Adler
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kaergard
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kier
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dan Stamate (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Shawn Fox (2019–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Katie McManis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Anderson (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle Ferguson (2019) — Director
- Former: Paul Gaier (2019) — President
- Former: Phil Jordan (2019) — Past Director
- Former: Sally McKee (2019) — Past Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc
How much does The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc give each year?
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc gave $168K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it reported $8K in grants paid.
Where does The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc operate?
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc's EIN?
The Peoria Journal Star Community Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6044360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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