JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION
Danville, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-1302455
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Julius W Hegeler II Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $3.3 million across 45 grantees, primarily focusing on supporting various foundations. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VERMILION HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$5.1M
25%

OSF Healthcare Foundation
$1.7M
8%
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$1.6M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION?
Yes. JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION give?
JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Massachusetts. 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 JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include VERMILION HERITAGE FOUNDATION, OSF Healthcare Foundation, and DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JULIUS W HEGELER II FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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