Citizen Action Illinois
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$499K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Citizen Action Illinois?
Citizen Action Illinois is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Citizen Action Illinois Education Fund ($228K), Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc ($100K), American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $499K in grants to Citizen Action Illinois between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen Action Illinois Education Fund | $228,029 | 1 | 2025 |
| Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc | $100,250 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 | $85,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Service Employees International Illinois Council | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Local 881 Union | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO CLC | $5,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $234K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $234K.
What grants has Citizen Action Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Citizen Action Illinois Education Fund | Program Expense | $228,029 |
| 2025 | Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO CLC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 | SUPREME COURT EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund | — | $10,000 |
| 2023 | American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 | SUPREME COURT EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Shriver Center on Poverty Law | PROTECT OUR CARE IL COALITION ON RATE REVIEW/AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc | CORE SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2023 | Local 881 Union | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC INTEREST AND SOCIAL CHANGE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Service Employees International Illinois Council | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc | CORE SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2022 | American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 | SUPREME COURT EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Service Employees International Illinois Council | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc | CORE SUPPORT | $44,750 |
| 2021 | Local 881 Union | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC INTEREST AND SOCIAL CHANGE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 | TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS AND THE U.S. | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Citizen Action Illinois?
Citizen Action Illinois is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Citizen Action Illinois Education Fund ($228K), Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc ($100K), American Federation of State County and Illinois Retirees Chapter 31 ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $499K in grants to Citizen Action Illinois between 2020–2025.
Who is Citizen Action Illinois's largest funder?
Citizen Action Illinois Education Fund is the largest recorded funder of Citizen Action Illinois, with $228K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Citizen Action Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $499K in grants to Citizen Action Illinois across 16 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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