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

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
23-7176723
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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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.
Cause Areas
3
Foundations
Nonprofits
Voluntarism
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Populations
5
Adults
Children and youth
People with disabilities
At-risk youth
Artists and performers
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Illinois Foundation
$959.2K
8%
FRIENDS OF PEB INC
$580.7K
5%

UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
$567.1K
5%
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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
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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