Sterling Today Inc

EIN 363736451

Dixon, IL 61021 |(815) 626-8610

Total Given 2016–2024
$1.7M
19 grants · $186K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$59K
typical mid grants · $48K–$117K
grant size
75%
deep partner · 3/4 multi-year
repeat
$9.8M
Assets (2024)
4
Distinct Recipients

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (815) 626-8610

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $271K $9.8M $986K 2
2017 $180K $10.4M $1.2M 3
2018 $74K $10.9M $1.2M 2
2020 $243K $10.7M $312K 3
2021 $287K $10.6M $1.9M 3
2022 $197K $10.3M $304K 2
2023 $288K $9.9M $368K 2
2024 $137K $9.8M $360K 2

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 19 grants on record

Minimum
$28K
25th Pctl
$48K
Median
$59K
Average
$88K
75th Pctl
$117K
Maximum
$258K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

EK
Elizabeth Klahn 8+ yrs
President Leadership
BM
Bryce Mead 8+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
JM
Jessica Macklin 8+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
BM
Becky Murray 6 yrs
Secretary Leadership
KW
Kevin Wahl 8+ yrs
Director
HS
Heather Sotelo 8+ yrs
Director
DH
Dan Hawkins 8+ yrs
Director
BH
Brian Hawkins 2 yrs
Director
JB
John Brady 8+ yrs
Director
AB
Andy Beswick 3 yrs
Director
MB
Mary Benson 8+ yrs
Director
JG
Janna Groharing
Executive Di

Grants Awarded (19 total)

Purpose
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $258,237 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2023
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $221,351 HISTORICAL PRES/FACADE IMPROVEMENTS 2016
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $141,102 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2022
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $128,248 LANDSCAPING, CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND MARKETPLACE GRANT 2021
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $127,280 LANDSCAPING, CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND MARKETPLACE GRANT 2020
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $106,657 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE 2024
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $100,000 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2021
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $74,564 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2020
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $70,380 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2017
Niemann Foods Sterling, IL $58,953 STORE UPGRADES 2021
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $56,889 LANDSCAPING AND CHRISTMAS DECOR 2017
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $55,434 LANDSCAPING, CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND MARKETPLACE GRANT 2022
Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation Rock Island, IL $52,336 LAWRENCE LOFTS IMPROVEMENTS 2017
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $50,000 LANDSCAPING/SEAWALL & SAFETY RAILING 2016
Main Street of Sterling Inc Sterling, IL $46,288 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. 2018
Niemann Foods Sterling, IL $41,047 STORE UPGRADES 2020
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $30,460 LANDSCAPING, CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND MA 2024
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $29,620 LANDSCAPING, CHRISTMAS DECOR, AND MARKETPLACE GRANT 2023
City of Sterling Sterling, IL $28,023 LANDSCAPING AND CHRISTMAS DECOR 2018