Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation supports community development and provides services in the city of whiting and the robertsdale neighborhood of hammond. The organizaton also provides social cultural and economic development programs for the community.
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc at a glance
In short: Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,430
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,430
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,430
- Total assets
- $2,143,082
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Whiting ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $21K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Whiting Whiting, IN | Food Pantry Operatio | $7,430 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,143,082 | $637,959 | $334,584 | $7,430 | 1 | $84,701 |
| 2023 | $1,839,949 | $519,065 | $306,297 | $7,845 | 1 | $69,135 |
| 2022 | $1,627,370 | $380,697 | $278,718 | $21,235 | 2 | $-12,668 |
| 2021 | $1,525,213 | $351,390 | $197,307 | — | — | $21,695 |
| 2020 | $1,370,693 | $409,307 | $245,060 | — | — | $21,285 |
About Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Whiting, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc is led by Joseph R. Shimala, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph R. Shimala
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lowry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Stolman
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Botich
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Cafferata
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Toleikis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Ritzi Wisniewski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Zubeck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Dybel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Mills-Groninger
Director & Vice
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Dabertin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Sarvanidis
Director
Directpr → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Diane Young (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc
How much does Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc give each year?
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc?
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $638K.
What is Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc?
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Whiting, IN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc operate?
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc's EIN?
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1772197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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