University of Illinois Alumni
The mission of the University of Illinois Alumni association is to enhance and advance the relationship between the university of Illinois at urbana-champaign (the university) and all its alumni; to inspire lifelong loyalty and pride among alumni and friends by strengthening their relationship with the university; and to educate the public about the value of the university and its alumni.
University of Illinois Alumni at a glance
In short: University of Illinois Alumni gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,000
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,000
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $24,844,104
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Illinois Alumni funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gies College of Business ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University of Illinois Alumni gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gies College of Business Champaign, IL | Future Gies College of Business Scholarships | $41,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,844,104 | $4,522,562 | $5,255,124 | $41,000 | 1 | $1,713,241 |
| 2024 | $25,025,541 | $3,002,104 | $5,179,226 | $22,000 | 1 | $316,277 |
| 2023 | $24,981,522 | $4,430,998 | $5,435,907 | $26,000 | 1 | $624,333 |
| 2022 | $24,482,874 | $5,531,893 | $4,988,171 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,787,328 |
| 2021 | $29,310,021 | $6,588,632 | $6,277,362 | $1,560,000 | 2 | $4,094,411 |
| 2020 | $27,425,520 | $4,704,516 | $4,687,185 | $1,000 | Total only | $1,353,893 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About University of Illinois Alumni
Based on IRS filings
University of Illinois Alumni is a public charity, based in Urbana, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Illinois Alumni is led by David Bambrey, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Bambrey
President
Vice President of Alumni & Student Engagement → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $274K (2025)
Norma Lauder
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Akers
Senior Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Craig Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $172K (2025)
James Runyan
General Manager of Facilities
Vice President → General Manager of Facilities, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Casey Arnold
Vice President of Alumni Services
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $167K (2025)
Christy Moss
Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Vice President of Membership & Marketing → Vice President of Membership & Mar, 2024
Vice President of Membership & Mar → Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Hugh Cook
Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $122K (2025)
Carrie Casper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cedric Thurman
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Jensen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schlueter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Harring
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Mahon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Marcoot
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Buhr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Dawson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yonsook Enloe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Moy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Beyer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Finke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Chalberg Pool
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jennifer L. Dillavou (2020–2024) — Former President
- Former: Harshavardhan Sankar (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: William Forsyth III (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Arielle Gross Samuels (2022–2023) — Former Board Member
- Former: Carrie Zalewski (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Willa Lang (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Osuji (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Van Arsdell (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Amy Linton Barklam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Boeker Eckert (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Scott (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Kennedy (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $274K, to David Bambrey (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Illinois Alumni
How much does University of Illinois Alumni give each year?
University of Illinois Alumni gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is University of Illinois Alumni?
University of Illinois Alumni reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
Where does University of Illinois Alumni operate?
University of Illinois Alumni has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is University of Illinois Alumni's EIN?
University of Illinois Alumni's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6006004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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