THE MISSION OF WILL COUNTY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CONCERNS IS TO ASSIST AND ENABLE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+1.4% YoY
Revenue
$15.9M
+1.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$51K
+88.0% YoY
Expenses
$15.8M
+1.3% YoY
About Will County Center for
Based on IRS filings
Will County Center for is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JOLIET, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,342,534 | $2,309,363 | $2,174,226 |
| Revenue | $15,861,419 | $15,636,804 | $17,896,080 |
| Expenses | $15,751,658 | $15,548,909 | $17,970,121 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,622 | $26,927 | $1,693 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Will County Center for
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA POTE | CHAIR | — | — |
| FRANK FLEISCHER | MEMBER | — | — |
| FRANK COSTA | TREASURER | — | — |
| ALEX ZAPIEN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DONNA DETTBARN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MARY ANN MURPHY | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| MICHAEL SIMELTON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| CORNELL LURRY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SHELDON WATTS | CHAIR | — | — |
| MISSY MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| RAY SOLIMAN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MARIO CARLASARE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MIKE RITTOF | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MATTHEW LANOUE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| TEENA MACKEY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHELLE ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 2025 | 40 | $21,272 |
| KRIS WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RETIRED 2025 | 40 | $138,007 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will County Center for?
Will County Center for is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JOLIET, IL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Will County Center for?
As of 2024, Will County Center for holds $2.3M in total assets with $15.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Will County Center for operate?
Will County Center for has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Will County Center for's EIN?
Will County Center for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3473739. 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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