The Phoenix Community Center
The mission of Phoenix Center is to support and empower Central Illinois' LGBTQIA+ Community with programming that promotes equity, health, well-being, social and educational growth for individuals of diverse identities and backgrounds.
The Phoenix Community Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,719,698
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $957,268
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,965,304
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Phoenix Community Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $42K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Ministries Springfield, IL | To provide assistance to the poor and disadvantaged of the community. | $10,928 |
| Mercy Communities Inc Springfield, IL | To provide housing and support services to foster the independence of homeless and at risk families. | $9,531 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,719,698 | $957,268 | $1,965,304 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,103,693 | $1,538,498 | $1,161,253 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,724,249 | $1,577,371 | $988,076 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 2021 | $1,138,116 | $1,105,746 | $762,620 | $20,459 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $898,813 | $874,069 | $585,787 | $41,516 | 2 | — |
About The Phoenix Community Center
Based on IRS filings
The Phoenix Community Center is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Phoenix Community Center is led by Jonna Cooley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonna Cooley
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Karen Reynolds
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Mentjes
Member at Large
President → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Staab
Member at Large
Vice President → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Martineau
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Disney
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Dobbs
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa White
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginna Snook
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Marsahl-Howell
Rec Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Wright
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gina Romer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lamar Walls (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Candice Trees (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Yankee (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dena Marshall-Howell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Cooper (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Gain Wasmer (2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Thompson (2021) — Director
- Former: Surae Dangerfield (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $111K, to Jonna Cooley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix Community Center
How large is The Phoenix Community Center?
The Phoenix Community Center reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $957K.
What is The Phoenix Community Center?
The Phoenix Community Center is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Phoenix Community Center operate?
The Phoenix Community Center has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Phoenix Community Center's EIN?
The Phoenix Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1412387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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