Village of Progress Foundation Inc
The primary purpose of our foundation is to secure the funds and resources necessary to ensure that the needs of the Ogle county population with disabilities will be met today and for years to come. The foundation is organized exclusively for the benefit of and to promote the charitable and educational activities of the village of progress, inc., an Illinois not for profit corporation.
Village of Progress Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Village of Progress Foundation Inc gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,000
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,000
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,000
- Total assets
- $2,449,307
- +6.3% 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.
How to apply to Village of Progress Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Cacciatore Family Scholarship)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Village of Progress Foundation Inc
Who Village of Progress Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village of Progress Inc ($66K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Progress Inc Oregon, IL | Used to support programs that assist the physically and/or the mentally handicapped in northern Illinois | $66,000 |
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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 | $2,449,307 | $262,201 | $234,210 | $66,000 | 1 | $89,177 |
| 2024 | $2,303,534 | $1,113,683 | $269,236 | $54,000 | 1 | $59,655 |
| 2023 | $1,444,457 | $353,783 | $197,247 | $54,000 | 1 | $42,020 |
| 2022 | $1,146,398 | $217,075 | $171,364 | — | — | $51,586 |
| 2021 | $1,235,917 | $157,095 | $106,271 | — | — | $20,405 |
| 2020 | $1,014,819 | $192,626 | $144,245 | — | — | $23,841 |
| 2019 | $1,006,505 | $308,939 | $141,895 | — | — | $61,847 |
About Village of Progress Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Village of Progress Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Oregon, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66K. Net investment income was $89K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Village of Progress Foundation Inc is led by Chris Martin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Martin
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brion Brooks
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Clinton III
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Young
Director
Vice President → President, 2020
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Donahue
Director
President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Urish
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Herrmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Martin-Bakener
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Glosser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Tallyn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Nelson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeff Glen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Wanda Cacciatore (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Village of Progress Foundation Inc
How much does Village of Progress Foundation Inc give each year?
Village of Progress Foundation Inc gave $66K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Village of Progress Foundation Inc?
Village of Progress Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
Where does Village of Progress Foundation Inc operate?
Village of Progress Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Village of Progress Foundation Inc's EIN?
Village of Progress Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3705136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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