Foundations that fund organizations in Pekin, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pekin nonprofits
31 private foundations gave $216K to Pekin organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
58 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pekin around $1,000. 18 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 31
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pekin
- $216K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 58
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IL
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pekin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakora Family Charitable Trust | Pekin, IL | 13 | $39K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation | Hoover, AL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support of programs |
| Hedden Charitable Trust | Pekin, IL | 6 | $24K | $3,250 | Yes | Missionary; Services for the Poor; Boy Scouts |
| Marion G Jackson Char Tr | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Ketenbrink Animal Foundation | Decatur, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Program specific support |
| Oppenheim Louis Tuw | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | General support |
| Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrevocable Charitable Trust | Springfield, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Contribution to promote animal welfare. |
| Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation | Tremont, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Kreps Fb Bethel Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $8,200 | $8,200 | Preselected only | General support |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | General purpose |
| Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation | Morton, IL | 4 | $6,800 | $750 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund | Pekin, IL | 1 | $5,050 | $5,050 | Yes | Pchs closeup |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Share Foundation | Peoria, IL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation | Peoria, IL | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Anthony and Patricia Cutilletta Family Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Animal shelter |
| Niemann Foods Foundation | Quincy, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| River City Construction Foundation Inc | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Trades program |
| Christian Charities Foundation | Peoria, IL | 2 | $900 | $450 | Yes | Christian ministry |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 4 | $800 | $200 | Preselected only | Community improvement; Food, agriculture and nutrition; Community improvement, capacity building |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Path to good - mti |
| Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc | Morton, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Ryan Pitts Foundation | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| The Schneider Family Foundation | Champaign, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Sherman Family Community Foundation Nfp | Peoria Heights, IL | 1 | $30 | $30 | Yes | Bedding for kids |
| Jeffrey R Lovins Foundation | Pekin, IL | 1 | $1 | $1 | Yes | Due to no grants there was no purpose |
| William & Lynda Steere Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | — | Preselected only | budget |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Pekin, Illinois?
Cakora Family Charitable Trust, Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation, Hedden Charitable Trust, Marion G Jackson Char Tr, Ketenbrink Animal Foundation and 26 others reported grants to Pekin organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Pekin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.