COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY

EIN: 366086742 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

AURORA, IL

Total Revenue
$14,995,665
Total Expenses
$8,442,898
Total Assets
$148,593,728
Net Assets
$147,838,596
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JULIE CHRISTMAN
Phone
6308967800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY, founded in 1948, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $15.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $6.6M, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

PUBLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHICH ENHANCES AND SUPPORTS THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE FOX RIVER VALLEY AREA OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND REWARDING WAYS FOR DONORS TO FULFILL THEIR PHILANTHROPIC OBJECTIVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,466,270
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,438,830
Other Revenue $90,565
TOTAL REVENUE $14,995,665

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,278,447
Salaries & Benefits $842,861
Fundraising Expenses $67,767
Program Expenses $7,482,225
Other Expenses $1,321,590
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,442,898

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,995,665 $17,492,898 -0.1%
Expenses $8,442,898 $9,166,117 -0.1%
Net Income $6,552,767 $8,326,781 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
11
Volunteers
85

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
6
$191,145
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY BIRKETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BREUGELMANS DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY CALI DIRECTOR/CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN DEMPSEY DIRECTOR/PAST CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ECCHER DIRECTOR/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STAN FREE DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT GILMORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE HEMPHILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB HOLLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN KONEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON KREMIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANA MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY PAGELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS RICHARD THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL VONHOFF DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY WHITE EAGLE DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE CHRISTMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 50.00
Officer
$180,771 $10,374 $191,145
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
2024 $14,995,665 $8,442,898 $148,593,728 $6,552,767
2023 $17,492,898 $9,166,117 $132,715,598 $8,326,781
2022 $13,247,168 $9,435,290 $112,792,367 $3,811,878
2021 $19,610,188 $7,127,373 $129,427,234 $12,482,815
2020 $13,794,680 $8,491,010 $114,321,990 $5,303,670
2019 $8,084,222 $6,118,361 $102,118,962 $1,965,861
2018 $14,372,436 $6,976,587 $85,702,831 $7,395,849
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