Charleston Area Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1172293
Foundation Overview
Based in Charleston, IL, Charleston Area Charitable Foundation has awarded 166 grants totaling $11,310,258 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $13,379.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 11 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% 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 Charleston (84%), Mattoon (9%), Lerna (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 76% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Charleston Area Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2024 |
| City Of Charleston | $50,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Linder Sports Complex Development | 2024 |
| City Of Charleston | $30,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2024 |
| City Of Charleston | $4,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2024 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $15,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2024 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $36,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2024 |
| Hedwig Haus Of Hospitality Nfp | $10,600 | Charleston, IL, US | Improve 227 Jackson And Purchase 308 Monroe | 2024 |
| Standing Stone Comm Center Nfp | $3,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Back To School Program | 2024 |
| Immanuel Lutheran | $20,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Gym Equipment | 2024 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $976 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Theatre | 2024 |
| Coles County Arts Council | $5,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Art Projects | 2024 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2023 |
| City Of Charleston | $250,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Sister City Ii Park Development | 2023 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $4,375 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Coles County Crime Stopperrs | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Program Awareness | 2023 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $3,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2023 |
| Charleston Library | $22,700 | Charleston, IL, US | Security Cameras | 2023 |
| City Of Charleston | $30,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2023 |
| City Of Charleston | $3,750 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | $11,759 | Charleston, IL, US | Classroom Equipment | 2023 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundat | $3,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Tree Replacement | 2023 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $35,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2023 |
| Charleston Comm Early Learning Cent | $50,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Playground Equipment | 2023 |
| Immanuel Lutheran | $34,915 | Charleston, IL, US | Playground Equipment | 2023 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $1,198 | Charleston, IL, US | License Fee, Community Theatre | 2023 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $100,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Naturescape Playground | 2023 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Sister City Ii Park Development | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $500 | Charleston, IL, US | Butterfly Program | 2022 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Linder Sports Complex Development | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $3,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2022 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundatio | $40,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Funding For Hospice House | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $300,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Auditorium Renovation Partial Funding | 2022 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $24,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Coles County | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Courthouse Window Replacement | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $350,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Vocational/agriculture Building | 2022 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $32,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2022 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | $6,800 | Charleston, IL, US | Veterans Monument | 2022 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $1,049 | Charleston, IL, US | License Fee, Community Theatre | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Warming Containers & Butterfly Project | 2022 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Sister City Ii Park Development | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $500 | Charleston, IL, US | Butterfly Program | 2022 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Linder Sports Complex Development | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $3,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2022 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundatio | $40,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Funding For Hospice House | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $300,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Auditorium Renovation Partial Funding | 2022 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $24,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Coles County | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Courthouse Window Replacement | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $350,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Vocational/agriculture Building | 2022 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $32,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2022 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | $6,800 | Charleston, IL, US | Veterans Monument | 2022 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $1,049 | Charleston, IL, US | License Fee, Community Theatre | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Warming Containers & Butterfly Project | 2022 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Sister City Ii Park Development | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $500 | Charleston, IL, US | Butterfly Program | 2022 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $500,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Linder Sports Complex Development | 2022 |
| City Of Charleston | $3,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2022 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundatio | $40,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Funding For Hospice House | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $300,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Auditorium Renovation Partial Funding | 2022 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $24,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Coles County | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Courthouse Window Replacement | 2022 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $350,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Vocational/agriculture Building | 2022 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $32,000 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2022 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | $6,800 | Charleston, IL, US | Veterans Monument | 2022 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $1,049 | Charleston, IL, US | License Fee, Community Theatre | 2022 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Warming Containers & Butterfly Project | 2022 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2021 |
| City Of Charleston | $1,000,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Sister City Ii Park Development | 2021 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Chas Community Early Learning Cente | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Playground Equipment | 2021 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Red White & Blue Days Community Celebration | 2021 |
| City Of Charleston | $3,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2021 |
| City Of Charleston | $-4,490 | Charleston, IL, US | Return Of Unspent Funds | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Outdoor Shade Equipment | 2021 |
| Charleston Area Churches Food Pantr | $2,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Food Bank | 2021 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood C | $20,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Replace Early Childhood Center Doors | 2021 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $700,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Auditorium Renovation Partial Funding | 2021 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $24,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2021 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $29,100 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2021 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston Nfp | $1,477 | Charleston, IL, US | Costume Rental Community Theatre | 2021 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2020 |
| City Of Charleston | $70,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail | 2020 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Chas Community Early Learning Cente | $-3,056 | Charleston, IL, US | Return Unspent Funds | 2020 |
| City Of Charleston | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Dam Project | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $30,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Building Addition | 2020 |
| City Of Charleston | $5,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Funding For Red, White & Blue Days Festival | 2020 |
| City Of Charleston | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | $16,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Classroom Equipment | 2020 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundat | $-6,675 | Charleston, IL, US | Return Unspent Funds | 2020 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $187,500 | Charleston, IL, US | High School Science Lab Renovation Partial Funding | 2020 |
| Hope Of East Central Illinois | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Emergency Shelter Fencing | 2020 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $24,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2020 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $44,200 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2020 |
| Coles County Mental Health | $5,600 | Charleston, IL, US | Security Doors | 2020 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2018 |
| City Of Charleston | $95,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Real Estate Purchases Lake And Library | 2018 |
| Citizens Against Child Abuse | $4,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Program Funding | 2018 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Mid Il Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,410 | Charleston, IL, US | Laptop And Website Update | 2018 |
| Chas Township Park District | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | American Legion Regional Tournament | 2018 |
| Coles County Crime Stopperrs | $2,800 | Charleston, IL, US | Program Awareness | 2018 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2018 |
| Charleston Library | $7,200 | Charleston, IL, US | Multi Media Equipment | 2018 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Funding For Red, White & Blue Days Festival | 2018 |
| City Of Charleston | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2018 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood C | $2,733 | Charleston, IL, US | Daycare Playground Equipment & Fencing | 2018 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundat | $7,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Weiu Tv Programing | 2018 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $375,000 | Charleston, IL, US | High School Science Lab Renovation Partial Funding | 2018 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $25,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2018 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $31,050 | Lerna, IL, US | Fall/summer Program | 2018 |
| Choices Pregnancy Health Center | $5,025 | Charleston, IL, US | Technology Upgrade | 2018 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | $6,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Uniforms, Bugle, Tent For Honor Guard | 2018 |
| Coles County Arts Council | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Summer Community Theatre | 2018 |
| Life In Christ Fellowship Church | $-165 | Charleston, IL, US | Classroom Equipment | 2018 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trails Upgrade | 2017 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $1,250 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Chas Community Early Learning Cente | $24,697 | Charleston, IL, US | Low Income Assistance And Kitchen Upgrade | 2017 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trails Playground Equipment | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Funding For Red, White & Blue Days Festival | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $15,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trails Security System | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $50,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trails Lighting | 2017 |
| Coles County Historical Society | $5,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Dudley House Repairs | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $17,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trails Electric Al Upgrade | 2017 |
| City Of Charleston | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | $15,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Kitchen Renovation | 2017 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood C | $11,652 | Charleston, IL, US | Daycare Playground And Classroom Equipment | 2017 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $25,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2017 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $50,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Innovative Advanced Technology Upgrade For Agriculture Program | 2017 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $28,950 | Lerna, IL, US | Summer Program | 2017 |
| Standing Stone Comm Center Nfp | $4,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Box Trailer & Lift | 2017 |
| Charleston Music Boosters | $17,392 | Charleston, IL, US | Musical Instruments | 2017 |
| Coles County Mental Health | $5,800 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Greenhouse & Signage | 2017 |
| Casa Of East Central Illinois | $1,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Office Furniture | 2017 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | $5,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flags, Uniforms, Rifles For Honor Guard | 2017 |
| Coles County Arts Council | $1,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Summer Community Theatre | 2017 |
| Five Mile House Foundation | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Matching Grant Historic Barn Reconstruction | 2017 |
| Life In Christ Fellowship Church | $3,465 | Charleston, IL, US | Classroom Equipment | 2017 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Community Entertainment - Eiu Orchestras | 2016 |
| City Of Charleston | $61,200 | Charleston, IL, US | Lake Trail Upgrades | 2016 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation | $3,237 | Charleston, IL, US | Butterfly Program | 2016 |
| Citizens Against Child Abuse | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, IL, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Young Men/ Women In Harmony Festival | 2016 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $30,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Purchase Of Suburban | 2016 |
| Charleston Comm Unit Schools | $250,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Technology Upgrade | 2016 |
| City Of Charleston | $25,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Funding For Red, White & Blue Days Festival | 2016 |
| City Of Charleston | $2,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Flower Beautification Project | 2016 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Of East | $5,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Interview Equipment | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,500 | Mattoon, IL, US | Medication Program Startup | 2016 |
| United Way Of Coles County | $25,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Annual Funding | 2016 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | $29,200 | Lerna, IL, US | Summer Program | 2016 |
| Hedwig Haus Of Hospitality Nfp | $30,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Improve 227 Jackson And Purchase 308 Monroe | 2016 |
| Mattoon Area Pads | $25,000 | Mattoon, IL, US | Facility Upgrade | 2016 |
| City Of Charleston | $200,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Property Acquisition Lake Trail Improvements | 2016 |
| Choices Pregnancy Health Center | $55,000 | Charleston, IL, US | Funds To Purchase Mobile Health Unit | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 37-1172293 |
| Website | https://www.charlestonfoundation.org |
| Address | 6029 PARK DRIVE SUITE A Charleston, IL 61920-0000 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Mark Bluhm |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Jennifer L Sipes |
| Treasurer | Kelly P Miller |
| President | Michael J Metzger |
| Director | Derek Hennig |
Forms 990-PF
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