COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRUNDY COUNTY

EIN: 364299824 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MORRIS, IL

Total Revenue
$1,407,591
Total Expenses
$2,540,285
Total Assets
$23,193,304
Net Assets
$20,141,340
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
STEPHEN KEZERLE
Phone
8159410852
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRUNDY COUNTY, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 80% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE A VISION FOR GRUNDY COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE FOUNDATION WILL DO THIS BY:-PROVIDING "LEADERSHIP" TO IDENTIFY IMPORANT NEEDS, CONCERNS, AND OPPORTUNITIES;-USING OUR "GRANTMAKING" TO RESPOND TO THOSE NEEDS AND AFFECT CHANGE;-"PARTNERING" WITH LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITIES TO SERVE OUR CITIZENS; AND-PARTNERING WITH DONORS TO "RECEIVE AND MANAGE FUNDS" THAT WILL SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $752,177
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $612,119
Other Revenue $43,295
TOTAL REVENUE $1,407,591

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,018,689
Salaries & Benefits $251,898
Fundraising Expenses $12,350
Program Expenses $2,151,228
Other Expenses $269,698
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,540,285

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,407,591 $5,417,133 -0.7%
Expenses $2,540,285 $1,584,753 +0.6%
Net Income $-1,132,694 $3,832,380 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$130,664
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN SISK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG WILLIAMSON SECRETARY/TREAS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HARTY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CALLAHAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF HANLEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE ELIAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH HINTZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK HALLORAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MARSAGLIA VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN HORNSBY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN KEZERLE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANNE BUCK EXECUTIVE DIR. 40.00
Officer
$124,442 $6,222 $130,664
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,407,591 $2,540,285 $23,193,304 $-1,132,694
2024 $5,417,133 $1,584,753 $22,042,937 $3,832,380
2023 $1,332,882 $1,372,849 $16,449,586 $-39,967
2022 $4,007,746 $971,383 $15,145,745 $3,036,363
2021 $608,278 $771,733 $14,205,286 $-163,455
2020 $542,556 $767,974 $13,297,222 $-225,418
2019 $3,452,441 $637,500 $12,680,210 $2,814,941
2018 $2,082,025 $635,799 $8,747,334 $1,446,226
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Illinois Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRUNDY COUNTY with other nonprofits in Illinois and across the country.