Community foundation · EIN 36-3235540
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Kankakee, IL
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley is a community foundation based in Kankakee, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $333K in grants paid across 14 grants, with $11.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois, Kankakee Area YMCA and Harbor House.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To encourage and receive gifts of money and property from donors and to apply such gifts and the proceeds thereof as deemed appropriate by the board of directors for the primary benefit of the inhabitants of kankakee county
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois | — | — | $28,284 |
| Kankakee Area YMCA | — | — | $27,315 |
| Harbor House | — | — | $12,250 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Joli | — | — | $9,500 |
| Riverside Healthcare Foundation | — | — | $9,250 |
| Let's Ketchup | — | — | $8,700 |
| Central Citizens' Library District | — | — | $7,500 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | — | — | $7,000 |
| Child Network | — | — | $7,000 |
| Kankakee County Health Dept | — | — | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Kankakee Coun | — | — | $7,000 |
| Pledge for Life Partnership | — | — | $6,225 |
| Vipers Track Club | — | — | $5,500 |
The 13 largest of 14 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $333,257 in grants paid (14 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois, $28.3K, Kankakee Area YMCA, $27.3K, Harbor House, $12.3K, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joli, $9.5K and Riverside Healthcare Foundation, $9.25K.