United Congregations of Metro East
To be a powerful organization committed to combating the root cause of systemic injustice in our region by uniting people of faith in transforming our communities.
United Congregations of Metro East at a glance
In short: United Congregations of Metro East gave $57K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $19,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,477,424
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Congregations of Metro East funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Coalition for Common Good ($35K). Together the top 3 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Coalition for Common Good Springfield, IL | Juvenile Fines & Fees Subgrant | $35,000 |
| East Side Aligned East St Louis, IL | Operation assistance | $12,000 |
| Quad Cities Interfaith Davenport, IA | Operation assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,477,424 | $680,260 | $836,140 | $57,000 | 3 | $53,095 |
| 2023 | — | $1,067,893 | $545,741 | — | — | $685 |
| 2022 | — | $907,727 | $515,996 | — | — | $155 |
| 2021 | — | $567,524 | $345,551 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $288,234 | $369,722 | $72,716 | — | — | $13 |
| 2018 | $95,188 | $104,578 | $116,044 | — | — | — |
About United Congregations of Metro East
Based on IRS filings
United Congregations of Metro East is a public charity focused on religion, based in East St Louis, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Congregations of Metro East is led by Darnell Tingle, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darnell Tingle
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$75K (2024)
Donna Brooks-Sanders
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Evans
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carroll Mizicko
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Burton
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hopkins Jr.
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Woulfe-Beile
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sauder
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bedesky
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sajiya Jalil
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Francine Nicholson (2018–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Bedesky (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Norma Patterson (2020–2023) — Interim Secretary
- Former: Donna Brooks Sanders (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Donald Reed (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Johann Ellerbrake (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Atty (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Barbara Lane (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Sommer (2018–2021) — President
- Former: Kevin James (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Mike Atty (2018) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $75K, to Darnell Tingle (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Congregations of Metro East
How much does United Congregations of Metro East give each year?
United Congregations of Metro East gave $57K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is United Congregations of Metro East's typical grant size?
United Congregations of Metro East's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Congregations of Metro East give grants?
United Congregations of Metro East gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (18%).
Does United Congregations of Metro East give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on United Congregations of Metro East's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is United Congregations of Metro East?
United Congregations of Metro East reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680K.
What is United Congregations of Metro East?
United Congregations of Metro East is a public charity focused on religion, based in East St Louis, IL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Congregations of Metro East's EIN?
United Congregations of Metro East's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4409776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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