Mission
We tell authentic stories about African-American life in Central IL past and present, celebrating and sharing our history and culture and planning for our future. We enhance cultural life of our area.
Public Charity
Springfield Illinois African American History Foundatio
Springfield Illinois African American History Foundatio, of Springfield, IL, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $52K in revenue, $138K in expenses, $384K in total assets. 3 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $27K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 020775028
Springfield, IL
Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C.
NTEE: A99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$52K
Total Expenses$138K
Total Assets$384K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$27K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Springfield Illinois African American History Foundatio
How Springfield Illinois African American History Foundatio divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$59
Programs
the work itself
$38
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $59 for programs
$59
In 2025, the Board continued to develop its spectacular educational exhibits and programs
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SEE PART IV AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY SUMMER DAY CAMP
$9,965
RACIAL EQUITY/COVID-19 EMERGENCY GR
$10,000
SEE PART IV PROVIDED SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE MUSEUMS MISSION OF IDENTIFYING, COLLECTING, MAINTAINING AND EXHIBITING THE HISTORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH A FOCUS ON CENTRAL ILLINOIS.
$7,500
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
President
Aaron Pearl-Cropp
Recording Secretary
Brady Odom
Treasurer
Dawn Defraties
Board Member
Dr Ann Joseph
Board Member
Dr Brian Mitchell
Board Member
Gail Simpson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52K | $138K | $384K |
| 2024 | $255K | $206K | $285K |
| 2023 | $175K | $160K | $235K |
| 2022 | $108K | $68K | $209K |
| 2021 | $92K | $49K | $183K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $92K to $52K (-44%), with total assets most recently reported at $384K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.