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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
Annual Giving
$57K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$19K
About United Congregations of Metro East
Based on IRS filings
United Congregations of Metro East is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, 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
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,477,424 | — | — |
| Revenue | $680,260 | $1,067,893 | $907,727 |
| Expenses | $836,140 | $545,741 | $515,996 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,095 | $685 | $155 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Faith Coalition for Common Good ($35,000), East Side Aligned ($12,000), Quad Cities Interfaith ($10,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Tingle | Executive Director | 40 | $74,712 |
| Donna Brooks-Sanders | President | 1 | — |
| Larry Evans | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Rev Charles Burton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Larry Hopkins Jr | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Fr Carroll Mizicko | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Bedesky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Virginia Woulfe-Beile | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Brian Sauder | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Sajiya Jalil | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Congregations of Metro East?
United Congregations of Metro East is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in EAST ST LOUIS, IL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Congregations of Metro East?
As of 2024, United Congregations of Metro East holds $1.5M in total assets with $680K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $57K in 2024.
Where does United Congregations of Metro East operate?
United Congregations of Metro East has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois.
What size grants does United Congregations of Metro East award?
In 2024, United Congregations of Metro East awarded 3 grants totaling $57K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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