Private foundation · EIN 32-6007063 · Springfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 82 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $6,750. 79% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
82
$1.2M
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in IL
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ the KingSpringfield, ILTo advance the learning of those attending christ the king school.$127K
Eastern Illinois University FoundationCharleston, ILTo help organization improve the education of those attending eastern illinois university$100K
Memorial Medical Center FoundationSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in providing health care to those in the springfield area$60K
Lincoln Land Community College FoundationSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in serving the students of lincoln land community college$51K
Dream Center Springfield IncSpringfield, ILTo support organization in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students to develop lifelong skills for their future.$50K
Refuge RanchRochester, ILTo assist organization in rescuing neglected and abused horses and providing mentoring programs for children using horses$50K
SparcSpringfield, ILTo enrich the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.$50K
KidzeumSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in its mission to serve as a place of learning and discovery through play for children of all abilities$35K
Boys & Girls Club of Central IllinoisSpringfield, ILAssist organization in its programs to enable young people to acquire skills and qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders$30K
Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No 5Chatham, ILTo provide support to families impacted by the april 28, 2025 tragedy.$25K
Collier County Agriculture Fair and Exposition IncNaples, FLTo assist organization in helping families in need.$25K
Fmb Strong IncFort Myers Beach, FLTo support organization's efforts in rebuilding and providing relief for the fort myers beach community following the hurricane ian devasta…$25K
Fostering SuccessNaples, FLTo support organization in its missison to empower youth transitioning from foster care to independence. resources include housing assistan…$25K
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Naples, FLTo support the organization's mission of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through advocacy, educa…$25K
Pace Center for Girls of CollierImmokalee, FLTo support organization in its efforts to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, t…$25K
Project Build Sw FloridaNaples, FLTo empower the homeless and foster youth to be responsible, productive members of their families and communities.$25K
Snip CollierNaples, FLTo support the organization's mission of reducing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs, education, and community outreach.$25K
St Patrick Catholic SchoolSpringfield, ILTo improve the education of youth attending st. patrick's school.$25K
The Shelter for Abused Women and ChildrenNaples, FLTo support organization in its efforts to lead and collaborate with the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence an…$25K
Valerie's HouseNaples, FLTo help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.$25K
Warrior Homes of Collier CountyNaples, FLImprove local veteran's lives through housing, mental health support and education.$25K
YMCA SpringfieldSpringfield, ILTo provide life-changing events to kids and adults in the community who need support.$25K
Youth HavenNaples, FLSupport for therapeutic programs and services for kids and teens who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, and homeless…$25K
Inner City Computer StarsChicago, ILTo provide inner-city young adults with leadership training$20K
Beat the Streets ChicagoChicago, ILSupport organization's mission to provide quality, accessible and transformative wrestling programs to chicago youth.$13K
Siu FoundationSpringfield, ILTo support organization's mission of advancing research, education, and patient care for individuals affected by alzheimer's disease and re…$13K
Sacred Heart Griffin High SchoolSpringfield, ILTo improve the education of youth attending sacred-heart griffin$12K
St Agnes SchoolSpringfield, ILTo assist school with the replacement and upgrade of its school computer equipment.$12K
Carlinville American LegionCarlinville, ILTo assist organization in its efforts to help veterans$10K
Compass for KidsSpringfield, ILTo change the lives of underserved children in springfield public schools.$10K
Contact MinistriesSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in its efforts to serve the greater springfield community by providing emergency and transitional shelter along with…$10K
Education Center for the Visually ImpairedSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in its mission to provide quality education, training and resources so people with visual impairments are able to li…$10K
Friend in DeedSpringfield, ILTo help springfield area residents that are in need during the holiday season.$10K
Georges Malaika FoundationNew York, NYTo educate young african girls in the democratic republic of congo$10K
Helping Hands of SpringfieldSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in providing shelter, meals and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the springfield, il…$10K
Junior Achievement of Central IllinoisEast Peoria, ILTo provide young people with the real-world skills they want and need, like how to manage money, how to prepare for a career and how to ope…$10K
Mercy CommunitiesSpringfield, ILTo provide support to homeless mothers and their children$10K
Midwest Mission Distribution CenterPawnee, ILTo assist organization in providing supplies and materials to victims of natural or man-made disasters locally, nationally and internationa…$10K
Project Third Day NfpCarlinville, ILTo support organization's mission in providing food for children in the carlinville, il community and surrounding areas.$10K
Sojourn Shelter & ServicesSpringfield, ILTo support programs to end domestic violence.$10K
Ding Darling Wildlife SocietySanibel, FLTo conserve and protect the j.n. "ding" darling national wildlife refuge$7,500
Hope School FoundationSpringfield, ILProvide care to children and young adults having multiple disabilities$6,000
Siu FoundationSpringfield, ILSupport the school in training the brightest and best students to become medical practitioners.$5,025
American Lung AssociationSpringfield, ILTo assist those affected by lung disease in the united states$5,000
Amigos En Cristo MinistriesSpringfield, ILSupport organization's mission programs in juarez, mexico$5,000
Dana Thomas House FoundationSpringfield, ILTo support organization's efforts to promote, preserve and protect the frank lloyd wright designed dana thomas house.$5,000
Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation IncSpringfield, ILTo support, enhance, promote and preserve the historic, architectural, artistic and cultural heritage of the city of springfield and the ho…$5,000
Girl Scouts of Central IllinoisSpringfield, ILTo assist in building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.$5,000
Glenwood High SchoolChatham, ILTo support glenwood high school's speach and debate program.$5,000
Illinois Symphony OrchestraSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in its mission to provide exceptional live orchestral performances and programs.$5,000
Mini O'Beirne Crisis NurserySpringfield, ILTo support organization's efforts to provide emergency childcare services.$5,000
Orthopedic Center of Illinois FoundationSpringfield, ILTo support projects promoting patient education, continuing medical education and regional charitable organizations$5,000
Pleasant Plains High SchoolPleasant Plains, ILTo support pleasant plains high school's after prom. a safe, alcohol-free event that provides students with entertainment and activities fo…$5,000
Prairie Heart FoundationSpringfield, ILTo provide world class heart care to the springfield area.$5,000
Rutledge Youth FoundationSpringfield, ILTo serve abused and neglected youth$5,000
Make an ImpactSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in supporting other non-profit organizations serving the needs of those less fortunate in the springfield, il area.$4,000
Springfield Art AssociationSpringfield, ILTo support the springfield area arts.$3,500
Animal Protective LeagueSpringfield, ILTo assist organization in its protection of domestic animals$3,000
Blessed Sacrament SchoolSpringfield, ILTo improve the education of youth attending blessed sacrament school$3,000
Siu FoundationSpringfield, ILTo support programs that advance pediatric healthcare through clinical services, education, and research aimed at improving the health and…$3,000

By state: Illinois 65 · Florida 15 · New York 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 82 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation give?

Illinois (65 grants), Florida (15 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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