Winnebago County Bar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winnebago County Bar Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,400
- Assets$182,098
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $10,000 | 4 | $135,337 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 5 | $182,098 |
How to apply
Winnebago County Bar Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Winnebago County Bar Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Financial support | $3,400 |
| Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy | Community educational workshops | $2,500 |
| Niu College of Law | Stipend for law students | $2,000 |
| Family Peace Center | Financial support | $1,600 |
| 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers | Financial support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mohit Khare
- Andrea McKenna
- Kate Cross
- Maryjo Pirages Reynolds
- Andrew Mertzenich
- Adrian Crow
- Holly Nash
Questions people ask
Does Winnebago County Bar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winnebago County Bar Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Winnebago County Bar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mohit Khare (Director), Andrea McKenna (Director), Kate Cross (Director) and Maryjo Pirages Reynolds (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Winnebago County Bar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.