Rockford Area Arts Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$546K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Rockford Area Arts Council?
Rockford Area Arts Council is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Northern IL ($286K), The Kjellstrom Family Foundation ($128K), United Way of Rock River Valley ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $546K in grants to Rockford Area Arts Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Northern IL | $285,601 | 7 | 2019–2024 |
| The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | $127,700 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | $37,025 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | $30,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Goddard Family Foundation | $12,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Ben Harding Family Foundation | $9,000 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Midland States Bank Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation | $6,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| D a O Foundation | $3,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Blazer Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Sjostrom & Sons Foundation | $2,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Rust Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Behr Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The David & Colleen Anderson | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Rockford Area Arts Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| 2025 | D a O Foundation | ARTS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Goddard Family Foundation | ANNUAL APPEAL | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Midland States Bank Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Ben Harding Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Ben Harding Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | D a O Foundation | ARTS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sjostrom & Sons Foundation | ARTISTIC | $500 |
| 2024 | The David & Colleen Anderson | CULTURAL | $250 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Northern IL | FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $31,376 |
| 2023 | The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | GENERAL | $9,500 |
| 2023 | Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Goddard Family Foundation | ANNUAL APPEAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ben Harding Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ben Harding Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Sjostrom & Sons Foundation | ARTISTIC | $500 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Northern IL | FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $74,700 |
| 2022 | The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| 2022 | The Rust Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Ben Harding Family Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2022 | Sjostrom & Sons Foundation | ARTISTIC | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rockford Area Arts Council?
Rockford Area Arts Council is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Northern IL ($286K), The Kjellstrom Family Foundation ($128K), United Way of Rock River Valley ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $546K in grants to Rockford Area Arts Council between 2019–2025.
Who is Rockford Area Arts Council's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Northern IL is the largest recorded funder of Rockford Area Arts Council, with $286K across 7 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Rockford Area Arts Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $546K in grants to Rockford Area Arts Council across 46 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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