Wesley Willows
Wesley Willows' mission statement is "we promote active, secure lifestyles for seniors through ongoing personalized care". Wesley Willows' cause statement is "inspiring seniors to celebrate life".
Wesley Willows at a glance
In short: Wesley Willows gave $829K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $829K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $828,951
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $828,951
- Median grant
- $828,951
- Total assets
- $50,824,908
- +8.0% 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 Wesley Willows funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willows Health Center ($829K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willows Health Center Rockford, IL | General Assistance | $828,951 |
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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 | $50,824,908 | $8,909,348 | $8,843,891 | $828,951 | 1 | $2,191,440 |
| 2024 | $47,058,832 | $9,067,553 | $7,194,039 | — | — | $901,553 |
| 2023 | $42,815,501 | $6,224,034 | $6,606,193 | — | — | $1,273,958 |
| 2022 | $42,480,873 | $6,663,074 | $5,972,722 | — | — | $1,853,627 |
| 2021 | $49,225,072 | $7,497,166 | $5,979,017 | — | — | $1,482,162 |
About Wesley Willows
Based on IRS filings
Wesley Willows is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $50.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $829K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wesley Willows is led by Frances Salinas, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 10 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances Salinas
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
46 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $469K (2025)
David Schmitt
Board Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Romonouski
Director of Nursing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Melissa Wright
Director of Sales & Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Brett Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $204K (2025)
Candice Hamilton
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Jeff Reinke
Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Linda Parson
Nurse Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2025)
Nicholas Campbell
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Sena'jai Banks
Bsn
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Stephanie Cortes-Cruz
Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Denise Popp
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chairperson of the Board, 2023
Chairperson of the Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Roop
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Croffoot
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Clinton
Board Member -
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Member -, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Scandroli
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Garry
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark McClenathan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Schmitz
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Zurfluh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Helen Dittmer (2021–2024) — Chief Clinical Officer
- Former: William Pratt (2021–2024) — CEO
- Former: Debra Adkins (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Lu-Anne Brannum (2021–2023) — Healthcare Administrator
- Former: Mark Ticknor (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer O'Brien (2021–2022) — Director of Human Services
- Former: John Shockey (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $469K, to Frances Salinas (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Willows
How much does Wesley Willows give each year?
Wesley Willows gave $829K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wesley Willows?
Wesley Willows reported $50.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What is Wesley Willows?
Wesley Willows is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $50.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wesley Willows operate?
Wesley Willows has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Wesley Willows's EIN?
Wesley Willows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2540488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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