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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3073918

COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS

Also known as PUBLIC INTEREST FUND OF ILLINOIS

Tax-exempt · CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

Financials

$292K$282K2023$276K$278K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$276,075$278,228-$2,153$258,901$151,238$107,663
June 30, 2024990$292,388$281,602$10,786$267,853$158,037$109,816
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$135,722
Program service revenue
$139,837
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$516

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$106,785
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,091
Other salaries and wages
$39,416
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$129,028
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,500
Occupancy
$6,052
Travel
$142
Program services (functional)
$229,639
Management and general (functional)
$41,112
Fundraising (functional)
$7,477

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$267,853
Total assets, end of year
$258,901
Total liabilities, end of year
$151,238
Net assets, end of year
$107,663
Net assets without donor restrictions
$107,663
Gross receipts
$276,075
Employees
3
Volunteers
14
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KERI HATHHORNExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$72,645$1,446
MICHAEL NAMECHEPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JIM WESSENDORFVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
DEREK ADKISSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHARON HAYESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KIM VILLNUEVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
BOB BABCOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAULETTE COLEMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SUSAN BRAMLET LAVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ESTHER PATTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KERI HATHHORNExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$68,517$1,404
MICHAEL NAMECHEPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JIM WESSENDORFVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
DEREK ADKISSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHARON HAYESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
KIM VILLNUEVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
BOB BABCOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAULETTE COLEMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SUSAN BRAMLET LAVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ESTHER PATTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
44 E MAIN ST STE 208, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-3649
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KERI HATHHORN, 44 E MAIN STREET 208, CHAMPAIGN, IL 618203636
Signed the 990
KERI HATHHORN, Executive Dir.
Phone
(217) 352-6533
Return prepared by
RINGOLD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Mission

COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS REPRESENTS A DIVERSE GROUP OF CHARITITES WITH A COMMON MISSION, TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WHETHER YOUR PASSION IS WOMEN'S ISSUES, PROTECTING CHILDREN, HELPING ANIMALS, PROMOTING HEALTH CARE OR CURBING POVERTY AND DISEASE, WE ARE A RESOURCE PROVIDING OPTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER WE WORK LOCALLY TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO GIVE AND THOSE IN NEED.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS - SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN ILLINOIS WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN SOCIAL CHANGE, CITIZEN EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT OR WORK TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY.
    Expenses $225,274 · grants $106,785 · revenue $133,842
  • COMMUNITY SHARES CAMPAIGN - MANAGES THE WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS OF VARIOUS EMPLOYERS IN ILLINOIS.
    Expenses $4,365 · revenue $5,995

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3073918
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$258,901
Income (IRS master file)
$276,075

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$276,075$278,228$258,901XML
990June 2024$292,388$281,602$267,853XML
990June 2023$274,175$287,418$257,960IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3073918).

Questions about COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS is 36-3073918.
Is COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KERI HATHHORN.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,645 (KERI HATHHORN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,075, expenses of $278,228 and total assets of $258,901 at year end.

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