PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Peoria, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-1185713
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Peoria, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-1185713
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Peoria Area Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking within the Peoria region, having paid out a total of $7 million across 107 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS WILL MAKE A SUSTAINABLE PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH VISIBLE LEADERSHIP IN CONNECTION PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$12.2M
53%
LOOK ITS MY BOOK
$2M
9%
UNITYPOINT HEALTH-UNITYPLACE
$1.8M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$13.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Tennessee, 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 PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, LOOK ITS MY BOOK, and UNITYPOINT HEALTH-UNITYPLACE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.