Gilmore Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-1400179

Foundation Overview

Based in Peoria, IL, Gilmore Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $13,327,853 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $1,200,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$13,327,853
Total Assets
$71,811,322
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$12,500
% Median Grant Decline
-37% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

4 of 25 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

94% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Peoria (93%), East Peoria (3%), Urbana (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+831%

Strong 831% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gilmore Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Advocates For Access $41,000 Peoria Heights, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
American Red Cross $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2023
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Support Of The Cattle Auction 2023
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2023
Easter Seals $85,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2023
Epc $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
First Federated Church $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2023
Heart Of Illinois United Way $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2023
Heartland Festival Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2023
Hoi Big Brother Big Sisters $30,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2023
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $145,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2023
Neighborhood House $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
Peoria Area World Affairs Council $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
Peoria Historical Society $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2023
Peoria Notre Dame High School $70,996 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2023
Peoria Public Schools Foundation $70,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2023
Peoria Rescue Ministries $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
Peoria Riverfront Museum $509,150 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2023
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2023
Quest Charter Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2023
South Side Mission $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2023
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine - Peoria $920,629 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2023
Wtvp $12,500 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2023
Unityplace $1,200,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Support 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $650,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2022
Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum $300,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $160,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2022
Peoria Rescue Ministries $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2022
South Side Mission $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Dream Center Peoria $100,000 Peoria, IL, US Expansion Of The Kitchen 2022
Peoria Promise Foundation $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2022
East Bluff Community Center $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Matching Grant 2022
Easter Seals $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2022
Peoria Bio-made Foundation $40,000 Peoria, IL, US Scientific Research Charitable Support 2022
Hoi Big Brother Big Sisters $30,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Impact Central Illinois $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Peoria Riverfront Museum $20,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2022
St Philomena Catholic Church $15,564 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2022
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Support Of The Cattle Auction 2022
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Neighborhood House $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2022
Heartland Festival Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2022
Heart Of Illinois United Way $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2022
Wtvp $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2022
Epc $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2022
Peoria Historical Society $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2022
Quest Charter Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2022
Unityplace $1,200,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Support 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $650,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2022
Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum $300,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $160,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2022
Peoria Rescue Ministries $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2022
South Side Mission $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Dream Center Peoria $100,000 Peoria, IL, US Expansion Of The Kitchen 2022
Peoria Promise Foundation $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2022
East Bluff Community Center $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Matching Grant 2022
Easter Seals $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2022
Peoria Bio-made Foundation $40,000 Peoria, IL, US Scientific Research Charitable Support 2022
Hoi Big Brother Big Sisters $30,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Impact Central Illinois $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Peoria Riverfront Museum $20,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2022
St Philomena Catholic Church $15,564 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2022
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Support Of The Cattle Auction 2022
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Neighborhood House $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2022
Heartland Festival Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2022
Heart Of Illinois United Way $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2022
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2022
Wtvp $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2022
Epc $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2022
Peoria Historical Society $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2022
Quest Charter Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $550,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2021
University Of Illinois Foundation $427,000 Urbana, IL, US Educational Program Support 2021
Unityplace $310,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Support 2021
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $260,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2021
Blue Ridge Farm Fbo Picket Fence Foundation $250,000 Chillicothe, IL, US Community Support 2021
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $125,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2021
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $76,465 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2021
Big Picture Initiative $58,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2021
East Bluff Community Center $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Matching Grant 2021
Dream Center Peoria $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Expansion Of The Kitchen 2021
Easter Seals $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2021
Art Inc $47,200 Peoria, IL, US Community Support 2021
Hoi Big Brother Big Sisters $30,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2021
Impact Central Illinois $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2021
Moonlight Coalition $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Support 2021
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Support Of The Cattle Auction 2021
Peoria Riverfront Museum $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2021
Heartland Festival Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2021
Quest Charter Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2021
Peoria Historical Society $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2021
Wtvp $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2021
Epc $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2021
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2021
Bradley University $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Project Crane For Research Assistance 2021
Heart Of Illinois United Way $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2021
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2021
Neighborhood House $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2021
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2021
Almost Home Kids $150 Peoria, IL, US Memorial For Susan Mcpheeters 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2020
Appsco Nfp $5,000 Peoria, IL, US For Student Salaries 2020
Big Picture Initiative $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Bradley University $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Sbdc Interships 2020
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Children's Support 2020
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2020
Dream Center Peoria $100,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
East Bluff Community Center $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Matching Grant 2020
Easter Seals $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2020
Epc $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2020
Heart Of Illinois United Way $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2020
Heartland Festival Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2020
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $15,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2020
Illinois Math Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2020
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2020
Midwest Food Bank $325,000 Peoria, IL, US New Refegeration Unit 2020
Neighborhood House $168,535 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Osf Healthcare Foundation $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2020
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2020
Peoria Historical Society $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2020
Peoria Promise Foundation $25,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2020
Peoria Public Schools Foundation $250,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2020
Peoria Riverfront Museum $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2020
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2020
Pheonix Community Development Services $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Quest Charter Academy $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2020
Salvation Army $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Sme Education Foundation $2,500 Dearborn, MI, US Educational Program Support 2020
University Of Illinois Foundation $62,500 Urbana, IL, US Educational Program Support 2020
Wheels O' Time $200,000 Dunlap, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2020
Wtvp $110,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2020
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Annual Fund Drive 2017
American Red Cross $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2017
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2017
Children's Home $15,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Children's Support 2017
Common Place $3,000 Peoria, IL, US Adult, Children, And Community Educational Support 2017
Community Foundation Of Central Illinois $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Doctors Without Borders $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2017
Easter Seals $6,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2017
Epc $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Family House $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Hospital Hospitality House Support 2017
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2017
Greater Peoria Lisc $50,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Heart Of Illinois United Way $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2017
Heartland Festival Orchestra $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2017
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $15,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2017
Look It's My Book $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Children Book Support 2017
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2017
National Parks Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US Parks And Recreation Program Support 2017
Neighborhood House $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Osf Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2017
Peoria Historical Society $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2017
Peoria Public Schools Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2017
Peoria Riverfront Museum $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2017
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2017
Quest Charter Academy $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2017
Sme Education Foundation $2,500 Dearborn, MI, US Educational Program Support 2017
Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Children's Research Support 2017
The Nature Conservancy $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Nature Annual Fund Charitable Support 2017
The Salvation Army $3,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
University Of Illinois Foundation $10,000 Urbana, IL, US Educational Program Support 2017
Wd Boyce Council Bsa $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Friends Of Scouting Campaign 2017
Wtvp $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2017
Alignment Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2017
Friends Of Wildlife Prairie State Park $50,000 Hanna City, IL, US Animal Educational Program Support 2017
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Annual Fund Drive 2016
American Red Cross $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Disaster Support 2016
Boys & Girls Club $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Center For Prevention Of Abuse $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2016
Children's Home $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Children's Support 2016
Common Place $3,000 Peoria, IL, US Adult, Children, And Community Educational Support 2016
Community Foundation Of Central Illinois $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Doctors Without Borders $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Medical Support 2016
Easter Seals $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Telethon 2016
Epc $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Family House $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Hospital Hospitality House Support 2016
First Federated Church $10,000 Peoria, IL, US Religious Program Support 2016
Fund For Peoria Public Schools Dist 150 $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2016
Greater Peoria Lisc $100,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Greater Peoria Ymca $500 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Heart Of Illinois United Way $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Campaign Support 2016
Heartland Festival Orchestra $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2016
Illinois Central College Educational Foundation $15,000 East Peoria, IL, US Scholarship 2016
Look It's My Book $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Children Book Support 2016
Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Senior Services Community Support 2016
National Parks Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US Parks And Recreation Program Support 2016
Neighborhood House $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
Osf Healthcare Foundation $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable Medical Support 2016
Peoria Historical Society $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2016
Peoria Public Schools Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2016
Peoria Riverfront Museum $11,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Exhibit Support 2016
Peoria Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Musical Program Support 2016
Pioneers-usa $5,000 Orlando, FL, US Religious Program Support 2016
Quest Charter Academy $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Educational Program Support 2016
Rein In Sarcoma Foundation $1,000 Shoreview, MN, US Charitable Medical Support 2016
Sme Education Foundation $2,500 Dearborn, MI, US Educational Program Support 2016
Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Historical Education & Preservation Support 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Children's Research Support 2016
The Nature Conservancy $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Nature Annual Fund Charitable Support 2016
The Salvation Army $3,000 Peoria, IL, US Local Community Charitable Support 2016
University Of Illinois Foundation $1,100 Urbana, IL, US Educational Program Support 2016
Wd Boyce Council Bsa $6,500 Peoria, IL, US Friends Of Scouting Campaign 2016
Wtvp $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Television Broadcast Charitable Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Gilmore Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 27-1400179
Website N/A
Address 5823 N FOREST PARK DRIVE Peoria, IL 61614-3514

Key People (10)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gilmore Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Director Douglas Oberhelman
Treasurer & Director Lawrence Williams Iv
Secretary & Director Nathan R Miller
Director Sid Banwart
Vice President & Director Sara Rusch

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.