Community foundation · EIN 37-1185713
Peoria Area Community Foundation
Peoria, IL
Peoria Area Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Peoria, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $7.63M in grants paid across 162 grants, with $82.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Look It's My Book, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois and Trillium Place.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Peoria Area Community Foundation'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
The community foundation of central illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connection people who care with causes that matter.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look It's My Book | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,947,808 |
| Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,015,000 |
| Trillium Place | West Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $883,952 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Illinois | Springfield, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $819,379 |
| Morton Community Foundation | Morton, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $488,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Peoria Inc | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $264,400 |
| University United Methodist Church | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $179,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Forman Valley Community Foundation | Manito, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $91,031 |
| Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $60,546 |
| Tri-County Urban League | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $58,068 |
| Artists Reenvisioning Tomorrow Inc (art Inc) | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $42,500 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $36,228 |
| Neighborhood House | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $33,258 |
| Big Picture Initiative | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $33,000 |
| Wheels O' Time Museum | Dunlap, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $31,000 |
| Wildlife Prairie Park | Hanna City, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $29,979 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $27,784 |
| Rotary Club of Peoria (downtown) | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $26,500 |
| Hult Center for Healthy Living Inc | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $24,602 |
| Tazewell County Health Department | Tremont, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $23,800 |
| Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $23,592 |
| Dream Center of Peoria Nfp | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $23,092 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation | Peoria, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $21,800 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Peru, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $21,284 |
The 25 largest of 162 grants listed on the return. 78 grants to individuals ($209K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Peoria Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Peoria Area Community Foundation'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 Peoria Area Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $7,632,231 in grants paid (162 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Peoria Area Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Look It's My Book (IL), $1.95M, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (IL), $1.01M, Trillium Place (IL), $884K, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Illinois (IL), $819K and Morton Community Foundation (IL), $489K.