Young Mens Educational Network
To prepare young men and women in North Lawndale for leadership by helping them grow in their faith and character, develop a love for learning, and use their talents to serve the community and strengthen for our families.
Young Mens Educational Network at a glance
In short: Young Mens Educational Network gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,945,150
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Young Mens Educational Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners In Mission - USA ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
How Young Mens Educational Network gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners In Mission - USA Glen Ellyn, IL | Support for education of students | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,945,150 | $2,602,138 | $1,632,668 | $15,000 | 1 | $52,433 |
| 2023 | $6,804,422 | $1,933,609 | $1,490,207 | $7,500 | 1 | $84,973 |
| 2022 | $6,081,327 | $1,911,121 | $1,248,691 | $10,000 | 1 | $-52,797 |
| 2021 | $5,813,808 | $1,815,532 | $944,109 | $30,000 | 3 | $291,096 |
| 2020 | $4,927,782 | $1,838,692 | $927,812 | — | — | $169,327 |
About Young Mens Educational Network
Based on IRS filings
Young Mens Educational Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Mens Educational Network is led by Michael Trout, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Trout
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Frank Whiting
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Petersen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carnell Thomas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Crater
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Tameling
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamil Brown
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaylah Brooks
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Throne
Presedent
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Marcus Thorne (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Valonda Roberts (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mark Crane (2020–2022) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Nikita Horn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sammie Shields (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Milonas (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Toby Eng (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Michael Trout (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Young Mens Educational Network
How much does Young Mens Educational Network give each year?
Young Mens Educational Network gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Young Mens Educational Network?
Young Mens Educational Network reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Young Mens Educational Network?
Young Mens Educational Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Young Mens Educational Network operate?
Young Mens Educational Network has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Young Mens Educational Network's EIN?
Young Mens Educational Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4124098. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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