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Also known as: C/O JULIE FLEPS TREASURER
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Encourage Inc. is a private corporation based in EVANSTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Paula A Miner. It holds total assets of $40.1M. Annual income is reported at $55.9M. Total assets have grown from $64K in 2011 to $40.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Encourage Inc. has made 4 grants totaling $860K, with a median grant of $215K. Individual grants have ranged from $180K to $250K, with an average award of $215K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Encourage Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL.
Encourage Inc. has distributed a total of $860K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $215K, with an average of $215K. Individual grants have ranged from $180K to $250K.
Encourage Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Encourage Inc. is headquartered in EVANSTON, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Caracappa | SECRETARY | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Julie J Fleps | PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Daryl M Carter | VICE PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Jill Freeman | TREASURER | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$40.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$40.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$860K
Average Grant
$215K
Median Grant
$215K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk CountyYOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE | Auburndale, FL | $250K | 2022 |
| St Alban'S Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS GENERAL OPERATIONS | Auburndale, FL | $180K | 2022 |