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Illinois Broadcasters Foundationinc

  • Springfield, IL
  • Tax-exempt since March 2007
  • EIN: 20-4645330

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$125 (2024)

Expenses
$77.7k (2024)

Total Assets
$5.59k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$147k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125
Expenses
$77,711
Net Income
-$77,586
Net Assets
-$141,641
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $125
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $27,700
35.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,592
Total Liabilities $147,233
Net Assets -$141,641
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0
Drew Horowitz (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Trustee) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Trustee) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (President) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Trustee) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Trustee) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Trustee) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Trustee) $0 $0
Marty Wilke (Trustee) $0 $0
Carlos Fernandez (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,725
Expenses
$95,115
Net Income
-$35,390
Net Assets
-$64,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $59,590
99.8%
Interest Revenue $135
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $95,000
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,945
Total Liabilities $75,000
Net Assets -$64,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
John Idler (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Marty Wilke (Director) $0 $0
Carlos Fernandez (Director) $0 $0
Frank Whittaker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 5, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$35,019
Expenses
$76,460
Net Income
-$41,441
Net Assets
-$28,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $35,000
99.9%
Interest Revenue $19
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $75,750
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,668
Total Liabilities $33,333
Net Assets -$28,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
John Idler (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Marty Wilke (Director) $0 $0
Carlos Fernandez (Director) $0 $0
Frank Whittaker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,018
Expenses
$43,510
Net Income
-$18,492
Net Assets
$12,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
99.9%
Interest Revenue $18
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $42,000
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,965
Total Liabilities $2,189
Net Assets $12,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Marty Wilke (Director) $0 $0
Carlos Fernandez (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 23, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$26
Expenses
$20,014
Net Income
-$19,988
Net Assets
$31,268
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $26
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,000
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,447
Total Liabilities $2,179
Net Assets $31,268
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Marty Wilke (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$527
Expenses
$5,025
Net Income
-$4,498
Net Assets
$51,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500
94.9%
Interest Revenue $27
5.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,000
99.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,435
Total Liabilities $2,179
Net Assets $51,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Bonnie Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 28, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$34,704
Expenses
$10
Net Income
$34,694
Net Assets
$55,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $34,675
99.9%
Interest Revenue $29
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,933
Total Liabilities $2,179
Net Assets $55,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Jerry Schnacke (Director) $0 $0
Steve Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
Dana Withers (Director) $0 $0
Bonnie Wheeler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 27, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,005
Expenses
$32,583
Net Income
-$29,578
Net Assets
$21,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,000
99.8%
Interest Revenue $5
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $32,705
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,939
Total Liabilities $6,879
Net Assets $21,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Sarah Shellhammer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 25, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6
Expenses
$10,376
Net Income
-$10,370
Net Assets
$50,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,216
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,817
Total Liabilities $2,179
Net Assets $50,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$8
Expenses
$25,181
Net Income
-$25,173
Net Assets
$61,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $25,000
99.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,187
Total Liabilities $7,179
Net Assets $61,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 12, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$106,504
Expenses
$33,538
Net Income
$72,966
Net Assets
$86,181
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $106,500
100.0%
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $32,992
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,354
Total Liabilities $12,173
Net Assets $86,181
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Gehron (President / Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Ralph Oakley (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Russell Withers (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5
Expenses
$46,850
Net Income
-$46,845
Net Assets
$13,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $46,500
99.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,046
Total Liabilities $16,831
Net Assets $13,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Russell Withers (Chairman) $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Marv Dyson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Kushak (Director) $0 $0
James Maurer (Director) $0 $0
Bud Walters (Director) $0 $0
Tom Oakley (Director Of Emeritus) $0 $0
Dennis Lyle (Ex Officio) $0 $0
John Gehron (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$261
Expenses
$52,223
Net Income
-$51,962
Net Assets
$60,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $250
95.8%
Interest Revenue $11
4.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,750
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,851
Total Liabilities $21,791
Net Assets $60,060

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,019
Expenses
$99,277
Net Income
-$49,258
Net Assets
$112,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $19
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,500
92.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,691
Total Liabilities $51,669
Net Assets $112,022

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27
Expenses
$36,595
Net Income
-$36,568
Net Assets
$161,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27
100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,725
Total Liabilities $1,445
Net Assets $161,280

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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