This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2025
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990 | $377,020 | $185,177 | $154,465 | $3,292,427 | $3,292,427 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $153,516 | $195,672 | $155,923 | $2,720,324 | $2,720,324 |
| FY2022 | 990 | $30,359 | $167,871 | $144,209 | $2,583,587 | $2,583,587 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $27,681 | $171,261 | $147,558 | $3,117,930 | $3,117,930 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $524,077 | $164,811 | $148,498 | $2,637,241 | $2,637,241 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 93% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Park District FoundationRockford, IL | completion of Tot Exploration playground | $61,000 | 2020 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Palmgren | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Clark-Redienbach | Overseer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Shirley Davidson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Gerrond | Director |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| Regional Access Mobilization ProjectRockford, IL |
| provide funds for Project Search. Project Search provides job experience for high school students with developmental disabilities, providing job skills training and internships. |
| $30,000 |
| 2023 |
| Easter SealsChicago, IL | reconstruction of path to facility's garden to make accessible for all their clients, regardless of mobility issues. | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Stateline Youth for ChristRockford, IL | support a program for youth that incorporates building relationships with community leaders including public safety officers | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Rockford Park DistrictRockford, IL | construction of indoor Equine Center | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Rockford Park DistrictRockford, IL | For construction of indoor equine center, 1st payment | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Stateline Youth for ChristRockford, IL | support a program for youth that incorporates building relationships with community leaders including public safety officers | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Rock Valley College FoundationRockford, IL | Technology Van | $20,000 | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL | contribution toward capital campaign for build-out of new headquarters in Rockford. | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Regional Access Mobilization Project IncRockford, IL | improvements for access for impaired clients of RAMP | $20,000 | 2022 |
| RAMP | Not available | $20,000 | 2021 |
| Rock House KidsRockford, IL | roof repair/replacement | $18,000 | 2022 |
| Voices of InspirationRockford, IL | rent expense | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Safe Families for Children AllianceChicago, IL | To assist the organization with providing a safe home to house children who need a safe family to live with when there is a crisis in their home | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Rockford Boys & Girls ClubRockford, IL | Remodel of Fairgrounds Clubhouse | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Rock House KidsRockford, IL | facility expansion, 2nd payment | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Life DecisiosRockford, IL | fund mentor | $14,401 | 2022 |
| KFACTRockford, IL | FIT Girls Project, a mentoring program for teen girls | $12,500 | 2025 |
| Rockford Park District FoundationRockford, IL | Help Me Play program | $12,000 | 2021 |
| Goldie Floberg CenterRockford, IL | Not available | $11,675 | 2025 |
| Milestone IncRockford, IL | support for organization to help disabled young adults | $10,500 | 2022 |
| One Body CollaborativeRockford, IL | assist with IT expenses | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Center for Non Profit ExcellenceRockford, IL | training for non-profits | $10,000 | 2020 |
| League of Women VotersRockford, IL | program to combat youth gun violence | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL | provide funds to purchase food for distribution in Rockford area | $10,000 | 2021 |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| Karin Alfors | Director and Overseer | 1.25 | $0 |
| Janell Drolsum | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Russell | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Buzzard | Overseer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lori Berkes-Nelson | President | 2 | $0 |
| Marykay Garganera | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Ellison | President Elect | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Reisinger | Past President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Price | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Darlene Riddle | Asst Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2024 · period ending Sep 30, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202541199349302549
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Sep 30, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202401509349301615
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Sep 30, 2022
Filing id 202340909349300209
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Sep 30, 2021
Filing id 202241739349300844
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Sep 30, 2020
Filing id 202231069349300008
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.