Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities
Historical FunderElmwood Park, Illinois · EIN 36-2389702 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7508 W NORTH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK IL 60707 |
| Phone | 7084528332 |
| DCSTEARNS@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Special Olympics | Tinley Park, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Joann Delacruz | Galesburg, IL | Medical bill assistance | $3,000 |
| Casa of Southern Illinois | Belleville, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| National Crisis Response Canines | Edmonds, WA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| East Central Illinois Food Bank | Urbana, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Central Illinois Food Bank | Springfield, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peoria Area Food Bank | Peoria, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Davenport, IA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Regional Food Depos | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Rivers Food Bank | Davenport, IA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peace Officers Memorial Foundation | Oak Lawn, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Brothers of Liberty Inc | Antioch, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ezyrah's Gift Programs | North Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Naval Station Great Lakes Lea | Great Lakes, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Chicagoland Veterans Campus | Addison, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry | Bensenville, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sids of Illinois | Lisle, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Saint Elmo Food Pantry | Saint Elmo, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Peanut Butter & Jesus | Tifton, GA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Founda | Carbondale, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Il Troop 89 | Glen Carbon, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Casa of Southern Illinois | Belleville, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cairs Carbondale Interfaith Refugee | Carbondale, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Marion Ministerial Alliance | Marion, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers | Galesburg, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Knox County Drug Court | Galesburg, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ottawa Friendship House | Ottawa, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2389702
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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