How to apply
No formal form exists Contact: Gilmore Foundation, 5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, Il, 3096850033 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Peoria Leadership CouncilPeoria, IL | Matching gift/support organizational missions | $640K |
| Univ of Ill College of Medicine-PeoriaPeoria, IL | Educational program support | $581K |
| Peoria Riverfront MuseumPeoria, IL | Educational exhibit support/lsc designated/america250 | $510K |
| Daf360 GivingSan Francisco, CA | Local community charitable support | $345K |
| Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria, IL | Workforce equity initiative-heartland health start-up | $333K |
| Peoria Symphony OrchestraPeoria, IL | Musical program support | $200K |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | Educational/athletics program support | $150K |
| Center for Prevention of AbusePeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $150K |
| Midwest Food BankPeoria, IL | Charitable hunger support | $100K |
| Distillery LabsPeoria, IL | Program year 1 of 2 | $80K |
| Peoria BalletPeoria, IL | Scholarships, arts education underwriting & improve community collaborations | $60K |
| WtvpPeoria, IL | Television broadcast charitable support | $60K |
| Big Picture InitiativePeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $50K |
| Dream Center PeoriaPeoria, IL | Matching grant | $50K |
| Easter SealsPeoria, IL | Telethon | $50K |
| Peoria Notre Dame High SchoolPeoria, IL | Educational program support | $48K |
| Peoria Historical SocietyPeoria, IL | Historical education & preservation support | $40K |
| Peoria Public Schools FoundationPeoria, IL | Richwoods high school ib program/educational support | $35K |
| Junior AchievementEast Peoria, IL | Educational program support | $25K |
| Peoria Promise FoundationPeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $25K |
| Children's HomePeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $15K |
| American Red CrossPeoria, IL | Charitable disaster support | $10K |
| EpcPeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $10K |
| FIRST Federated ChurchPeoria, IL | Religious program support | $10K |
| Heart of Illinois United WayPeoria, IL | Charitable campaign support | $10K |
| Heartland Festival OrchestraPeoria, IL | Musical program support | $10K |
| Lutheran Hillside Village FoundationPeoria, IL | Religious program support | $10K |
| Neighborhood HousePeoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $10K |
By state: Illinois 27 · California 1
About this foundation
Gilmore Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Peoria, Illinois, administered in care of Nathan Miller, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal form exists Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Gilmore Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.6M across 28 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Gilmore Foundation give?
Illinois (27 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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