Public Charity

Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Based in Rockford, IL, Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $545K in revenue, $499K in expenses, $1.1M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $325K.

EIN: 823303333 Rockford, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$545K
Total Expenses$499K
Total Assets$1.1M
Grant Records11
Funding Total$325K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

To support not for profit organizations in innovation, excellence and leadership in their communities.

Sample Grants Received

2024
For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument.
$22,235
2023
FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT
$41,847
2023
Funding for a program to coordinate efforts to combat hunger
$6,135
2022
FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT
$10,199
$10,000

Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Associate Director Billie Callahan
Director Charlotte Hoss
Director Dr Rena Cotsones
President Erna Colburn
Treasurer James Millikin
Vice President Jeff Fahrenwald

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT
$182,905 5 grants
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$81,200 1 grant
For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument.
$22,235 1 grant
GENERAL SUPPORT
$22,138 2 grants
training for non-profits
$10,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $545K $499K $1.1M
2024 $429K $384K $1.1M
2023 $409K $397K $1.1M
2022 $602K $395K $1.0M
2021 $474K $206K $824K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $474K to $545K (+15%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.1M.

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