EIN 37-1139015

Illinois Press Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Illinois Press Foundation promotes journalism, protects free expression, sponsors educational programs and Capitol News Illinois provides unbiased coverage of state government.
Total revenues
$1,030,144
2023
Total expenses
$1,010,118
2023
Total assets
$2,422,544
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Illinois Press Foundation

Capitol news Illinois - the mission of capitol news Illinois program is to provide credible and unbiased coverage of state government. Capitol news Illinois provides year-round, daily coverage of the legislature, including committee hearings; state agencies and issues; state office holders; and the Illinois supreme court and legal matters.
Promotion of journalism, education & literacy: the Foundation is involved in the promotion and welfare of journalism. To achieve this, the Foundation holds meetings and seminars for its members, sponsors educational training and mentoring for college students and professors, provides grants for high school journalism programs, and offers college scholarships.

Who funds Illinois Press Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert R Mccormick FoundationFor Capitol News Illinois$2,000,000
Illinois Broadcasters FoundationSupport the Capitol News Illinois Program$50,000
The Miami FoundationProgram Support$17,000

Personnel at Illinois Press Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Donald CravenChief Executive Officer$0
Jeff RogersExecutive Director$70,213
Jerry ReppertPresident$0
Charles WheelerSecretary$0
Nathan JonesTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Illinois Press Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$940,148
Program services$27,403
Investment income and dividends$46,176
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$16,417
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,030,144

Form 990s for Illinois Press Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-24990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-06-21990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from Robert R Mccormick Foundation
August 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2501 Chatham Rd 200
Springfield, IL 62704
Metro area
Springfield, IL
County
Sangamon County, IL
Website URL
illinoispress.org/ 
Phone
(217) 241-1300
IRS details
EIN
37-1139015
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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