Private foundation · EIN 37-1387143 · Peoria, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J & V Flynn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $40K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $955K total, median $40K. 94% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$955K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in IL
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$12M

How to apply

No prescribed form Contact: William R Pillman, 1921 W Altorfer Drive, Peoria, Il, 3097132812, NOT APPLICABLE 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

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Midwest Food BankPeoria, ILCharitable$300K
Peoria Riverfront MuseumPeoria, ILEducational$150K
Osf Healthcare FoundationPeoria, ILCharitable$100K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater PeoriaPeoria, ILCharitable$75K
Sophia's KitchenPeoria, ILCharitable$75K
Christ Lutheran ChurchPeoria, ILCharitable$60K
Eureka CollegeEureka, ILEducational$40K
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, ILEducational$40K
Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, ILEducational$40K
Bradley UniversityPeoria, ILEducational$20K
WhipWashington, ILCharitable$20K
Hearts for ChangeWashington, ILCharitable$10K
Cumberland CollegeWilliamsburg, KYEducational$7,500
Illinois State University FoundationNormal, ILEducational$7,500
Branches of WashingtonWashington, ILCharitable$5,000
Pro Animal Wellness NfpMetamora, ILCharitable$5,000

By state: Illinois 15 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

J & V Flynn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Peoria, Illinois, administered in care of William R Pillman, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 J & V Flynn Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No prescribed form Deadlines: NONE.

How much does J & V Flynn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $955K across 16 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does J & V Flynn Foundation give?

Illinois (15 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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