Illinois Restaurant Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Illinois Restaurant Association?
Illinois Restaurant Association is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Women's Business Development Center ($893K), The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ($161K), Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family ($100). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Restaurant Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Business Development Center | $893,131 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | $161,210 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $329K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $322K.
What grants has Illinois Restaurant Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Women's Business Development Center | BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENEURS. | $321,693 |
| 2025 | Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO CHARITABLE ORG | $100 |
| 2024 | Women's Business Development Center | BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENEURS. | $269,228 |
| 2024 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | ProStart Program | $49,114 |
| 2023 | Women's Business Development Center | BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENUERS. | $302,210 |
| 2023 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | ProStart Program | $26,908 |
| 2022 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | ProStart Program | $27,010 |
| 2021 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | ProStart Program | $36,557 |
| 2020 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | ProStart Program | $21,621 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Restaurant Association?
Illinois Restaurant Association is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Women's Business Development Center ($893K), The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ($161K), Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family ($100). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Restaurant Association between 2020–2025.
Who is Illinois Restaurant Association's largest funder?
Women's Business Development Center is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Restaurant Association, with $893K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Illinois Restaurant Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Restaurant Association across 9 grants from 3 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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