JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION

EIN: 376053100 501(c)(3)

MT VERNON, IL

Total Revenue
$2,260,604
Total Expenses
$2,321,548
Total Assets
$22,650,230
Net Assets
$22,502,861
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
HILLARY ESSER
Phone
6182421236
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $22.5M represent 119 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION OWNS AND OPERATES CEDARHURST CENTER FOR HTE ARTS IN MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS. CEDARHURST IS A MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER THAT PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS- RICH PROGRAMS TO ENRICH THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,240,760
Program Service Revenue $357,086
Investment Income $409,091
Other Revenue $253,667
TOTAL REVENUE $2,260,604

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,067,095
Fundraising Expenses $203,576
Program Expenses $962,060
Other Expenses $1,254,453
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,321,548

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,260,604 $1,785,336 +0.3%
Expenses $2,321,548 $2,301,539 +0.0%
Net Income $-60,944 $-516,203 -0.9%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
24
Volunteers
472

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
$212,981
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HILLARY ESSER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$123,554 $1,057 $124,611
HEATHER OWENS CFO 40.00
Officer
$88,250 $120 $88,370
KAREN BAYER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BEVIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUNT BONAN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HUGHEY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG KROESCHEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT STEWART TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER TEDRICK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,260,604 $2,321,548 $22,650,230 $-60,944
2024 $1,785,336 $2,301,539 $21,669,580 $-516,203
2023 $1,595,568 $1,689,370 $21,516,184 $-93,802
2022 $1,898,205 $1,919,284 $20,366,763 $-21,079
2021 $2,147,670 $1,787,061 $22,345,472 $360,609
2020 $1,872,187 $1,777,283 $20,844,726 $94,904
2019 $1,381,447 $1,970,341 $20,638,302 $-588,894
2018 $1,733,810 $1,956,454 $21,378,018 $-222,644
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