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Peoria foundations

There are 195 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Peoria metro area. Combined, these Peoria metro foundations employ 70 people, earn more than $177 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $886 million.
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Types of foundations in Peoria

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
140
 
$151,938,482
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
24
 
$14,101,940
Community foundations
 
9
 
$12,167,687
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
7
 
$1,243,539
Corporate foundations
 
2
 
$90,245,276
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Peoria foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
121
1-10
 
11
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Peoria

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
105
$250k to $1M
 
26
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Peoria

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1-20 of 195

Heart of Illinois United Way (HOIUW)

The mission of Heart of Illinois United Way is to increase the organized capacity of the people in central Illinois to care for one another.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
16
EIN
37-0661504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christian Buehler Memorial

Buehler Home is one of Peoria's most established life care retirement communities offering exceptional senior living for more than 80 years. More than a place to live, residents experience an unparalleled sense of community and extended family.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$204.8m
Employees
31
EIN
37-0661194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Comm Foundation of Central Illinois

Connecting donors with causes, Community Foundation of Central Illinois supports organizations that benefit the present and future needs of central Illinois.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$82.4m
Employees
6
EIN
37-1185713
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Proctor Place

Proctor Place is a private foundation that provides a home for the aged. The average number of residents during the year is located in Peoria, IL.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
6
EIN
37-0662595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gilmore Foundation

The Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation located in Peoria, IL. Grantees include Midwest Food Bank. The foundation made 33 grants last year. It is supported by the Estate Of Robert Gilmore Co Nathan Miller Executor.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$65.6m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1400179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

His First Foundation

His First Foundation % John S Wieland is a private foundation located in Peoria, IL. The foundation primarily funds charitable causes and made 24 grants last year. Grantees include Peoria Christian School and others.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1414330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caterpillar Foundation

The Caterpillar Foundation made one grant last year. It is supported by Caterpillar Inc. Its nonprofit type is private foundation. It is located in Peoria, IL.
Revenue
$90.1m
Assets
$265.8m
Employees
0
EIN
37-6022314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morton Community Foundation

The Morton Community Foundation enhances community life through strategic grants, building endowments, and supporting local causes like education and recreation.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
2
EIN
37-1397503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family Charitable Foundation

Private foundation in Peoria, IL that funds charitable community support, church contribution fund, youth and young adults fund, public television and radio support.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
45-6562393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J and V Flynn Foundation

J and V Flynn Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, IL whose mission is: The J&V Flynn Foundation primarily funds educational and charitable organizations.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1387143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bielfeldt Foundation

The Bielfeldt Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. Last year, it made 14 grants to organizations such as the University Of Illinois. It is located in Peoria Heights, IL.
Revenue
$654.6k
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
1
EIN
37-1188243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fellheimer Trust Fund Fbo MDH

The Fellheimer Trust Fund is a private foundation that primarily funds general purposes. Grantees include McDonough District Hospital. The fund made one grant last year. It is located in East Peoria, IL.
Revenue
$959.3k
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0180538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RI & SL Wilson Foundation

The RI & SL Wilson Foundation is a private foundation located in Tremont, IL that is supported by Sharon Wilson.
Revenue
$852.0k
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
0
EIN
92-3874923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Jude Riders' Association

The St Jude Riders' Association organizes and participates in events and activities to raise funds for organizations researching childhood diseases, specifically St. Jude children's research hospital.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$128.4k
Employees
0
EIN
47-1066007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation

The Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Edwards, IL. It funds wildlife education and conservation, and made 34 grants last year. Its grantees include Easter Seals and others.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1490164
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morton Visitor Center

Morton Visitor Center is a private foundation in Morton, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3563988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stone of Hope Foundation

Stone of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-0687915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thousand Stars Foundation

The Thousand Stars Foundation is a private foundation located in Pekin, IL. While it has not yet been funded and has had no income or expense, the foundation anticipates activity in 2023.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4197372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ci Golf Fund

Ci Golf Fund is a community foundation in Peoria, IL that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2150916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Havana Rotary Club Foundation

Havana Rotary Club Foundation is a foundation or grantmaking organization in Havana, IL that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-3304414
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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