Private foundation · EIN 37-6023961 · Decatur, Illinois

A E Staley Jr 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: 24 grants paid, $316K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$316K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Staley MuseumDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$70K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MIUnrestricted use$50K
Community Foundation of Decaturmacon CountyDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$30K
American Cancer Society - Illinois DivPeoria, ILUnrestricted use$25K
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$22K
Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$20K
United Way of Decatur & Macon CountyDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$20K
American Heart AssociationDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$10K
Boys and Girls Club of DecaturDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$10K
University of Illinois FoundationUrbana, ILUnrestricted use$10K
American Red Cross Macon CountyDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$10K
Hieronymus Mueller Family FoundationDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$5,000
Richland Community College FoundationDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$5,000
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNUnrestricted use$5,000
St Mary's HospitalDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$4,000
The Nature Conservancy in IllinoisChicago, ILUnrestricted use$3,000
Salvation ArmyDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$3,000
Greater St Louis Boy Scout Trust FundSt Louis, MOUnrestricted use$2,500
American Diabetes AssociationChicago, ILUnrestricted use$2,000
Decatur Family YMCADecatur, ILUnrestricted use$2,000
U of I SpringfieldSpringfield, ILUnrestricted use$2,000
Webster-Cantrell HallDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$2,000
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, ILUnrestricted use$2,000
Decatur Animal ShelterDecatur, ILUnrestricted use$1,000

By state: Illinois 21 · Michigan 1 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

A E Staley Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Decatur, Illinois, administered in care of First Mid Wealth Management, tax-exempt since 1956. 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 A E Staley Jr 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 A E Staley Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $316K across 24 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does A E Staley Jr Foundation give?

Illinois (21 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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