Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities
Accepts applications
Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities is a private foundation in Elmwood Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 28 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Directors 7508 W North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 452-8332, dcstearns@aol.com |
| What to submit | A division of the Illinois police association that is requesting a donation to a charity, organization, or individual must submit an application to the board of directors of the Illinois police association sherwood charities including the charity or organization's name, address, purpose or description of what the organization or individual accomplishes, and the amount of donation requested. |
| Restrictions | Each division of the Illinois police association is limited to a total of 2,000 of donations to outside charities per each calendar year. |
What Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $36,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Special Olympics | Program support | $5,000 |
| Joann Delacruz | Medical bill assistance | $3,000 |
| Casa of Southern Illinois | Program support | $2,000 |
| National Crisis Response Canines | Program support | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| East Central Illinois Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| Central Illinois Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peoria Area Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Regional Food Depos | Program support | $2,000 |
| Rivers Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peace Officers Memorial Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Brothers of Liberty Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ezyrah's Gift Programs | Program support | $1,000 |
| Naval Station Great Lakes Lea | Program support | $1,000 |
| Chicagoland Veterans Campus | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sids of Illinois | Program support | $1,000 |
| Saint Elmo Food Pantry | Program support | $1,000 |
| Peanut Butter & Jesus | Program support | $1,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Founda | Program support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Il Troop 89 | Program support | $1,000 |
| Casa of Southern Illinois | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cairs Carbondale Interfaith Refugee | Program support | $1,000 |
| Marion Ministerial Alliance | Program support | $1,000 |
| Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers | Program support | $1,000 |
| Knox County Drug Court | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ottawa Friendship House | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Calvin Stearns
- Joseph C Seychel Jr
- Brian Kuratko
- Dan Byrne
- Ken Thomason
Questions people ask
Does Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities?
Its 2025 filing lists Calvin Stearns (President), Joseph C Seychel Jr (Past Preside), Brian Kuratko (2nd Vice Pre) and Dan Byrne (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and human services.