Private foundation · EIN 37-1409599 · Bloomington, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Efaw Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $32K total, median $1,000. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$32K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heartland Community College FoundationNormal, ILSupport of charitable purpose$25K
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, ILSupport of charitable purpose$5,200
McLean County Arts CenterBloomington, ILSupport of charitable purpose$1,000
Easter SealsBloomington, ILSupport of charitable purpose$500
Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MDSupport of charitable purpose$250

By state: Illinois 4 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Efaw Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Illinois, administered in care of David Efaw, 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 Efaw Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Efaw Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $32K across 5 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Efaw Family Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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