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Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7176723
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "Community Foundation of East Central Illinois"

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7176723
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in Pennsylvania and Mississippi. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To promote philanthropy in an impartial, unbiased, ethical way, with a commitment to inclusiveness, and to bring together people and resources to identify and address present and emerging community needs.
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
131
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

67

Median 1st year grant
$9.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Angie Hatfield Marker
Executive
A
Allison Winter
Board Member
L
Laura Bleill
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Community Foundation of East Central Illinois?
No. Community Foundation of East Central Illinois does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Community Foundation of East Central Illinois give?
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Community Foundation of East Central Illinois’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Community Foundation of East Central Illinois fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,216. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Community Foundation of East Central Illinois make each year?
In 2024, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Community Foundation of East Central Illinois fund recently?
In 2024, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Illinois Foundation, FRIENDS OF PEB INC, and UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Community Foundation of East Central Illinois?
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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