THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOARD IS TO ADVANCE, THROUGH USE OF ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES, THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF CITIZENS OF WESTERN ILLINOIS; TO SERVE THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR BY HELPING MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FROM TAXES PAID; TO FOSTER AN EQUAL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS; AND TO ADMINISTER THE OVERSIGHT DUTIES DESCRIBED IN THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY ACT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$410K
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$115K
-44.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
-44.0% YoY
About Western Illinois Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western Illinois Works Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in GALESBURG, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $410K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $410,405 | $435,853 | $542,900 |
| Revenue | $2,334,628 | $2,421,545 | $2,421,530 |
| Expenses | $2,357,513 | $2,467,872 | $2,425,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,172 | $-8 | $383 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials ($114,530).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIVERS REGIONAL COUNCIL OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS QUINCY, IL | TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS AND POLICIES WHICH FURTHER THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND POLICIES WHICH AID UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN ADAMS, BROWN, PIKE, AND SCHUYLER COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS. | $114,530 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE ORRIS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHARLA NICKELL | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| ROD DAVIES | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| ROBERT JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| BRAD FLATT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL INMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN PRITCHARD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BLANCHE SHOUP | PRESIDENT/CEO | 48 | $108,209 |
| DEBRA GERMAN | CFO | 37.5 | $56,042 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Illinois Works Inc?
Western Illinois Works Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in GALESBURG, IL. It holds $410K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western Illinois Works Inc?
As of 2024, Western Illinois Works Inc holds $410K in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $115K in 2024.
Where does Western Illinois Works Inc operate?
Western Illinois Works Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Western Illinois Works Inc award?
In 2024, Western Illinois Works Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $115K — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Illinois Works Inc's EIN?
Western Illinois Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4586628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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