AI Summary
The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Illinois, having paid out a total of $7.5 million across 22 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the agency can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENSURE COORDINATED, ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS TO LIVE INDEPENDENT, MEANINGFUL AND DIGNIFIED LIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Senior services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROJECT NOW INC
$9.2M
21%
VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
$6.8M
16%
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT INC
$6M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$85.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$131.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING?
No. WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING give?
WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, South Dakota, and Pennsylvania. 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 WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $85 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PROJECT NOW INC, VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS, and ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING?
WESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.