Julius W Hegeler Ii Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1302455
Foundation Overview
Based in Danville, IL, Julius W Hegeler Ii Foundation has awarded 161 grants totaling $18,363,393 to organizations in Illinois, Nebraska and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $14 to $2,400,200, with a median award of $24,700.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
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 Danville (87%), Decatur (6%), Westville (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 679% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (64%). 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 Julius W Hegeler Ii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambucs | $30,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| Art League Of Danville | $18,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $45,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2024 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | $87,574 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2024 |
| Danville Foundation For Industrial Growth | $52,800 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For 365 Club | 2024 |
| Danville Soccer Association | $25,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| David S Palmer Arena | $304,200 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Arena | 2024 |
| East Central Illinois Athletic Association | $2,400,200 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Light Project | 2024 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2024 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $255,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2024 |
| The Dwelling Place Of Vermilion County | $4,901 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| United Way Of Danville | $50,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| Vermilion County Museum | $25,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2024 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2024 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | $1,000,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Danville Public Library | $152,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For 365 Club | 2023 |
| David S Palmer Arena | $190,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Arena | 2023 |
| East Central Illinois Athletic Association | $746,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Light Project | 2023 |
| Greater Champaign County Ambucs | $60,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Hegeler Carus Foundation | $10,000 | Peru, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2023 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $5,250 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2023 |
| Project Success Of Vermilion County Inc | $101,793 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Schlarman Academy | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2023 |
| United Way Of Danville | $60,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Vermilion County Museum | $69,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $4,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2023 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | $1,000,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Danville Public Library | $152,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For 365 Club | 2023 |
| David S Palmer Arena | $190,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Arena | 2023 |
| East Central Illinois Athletic Association | $746,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Light Project | 2023 |
| Greater Champaign County Ambucs | $60,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Hegeler Carus Foundation | $10,000 | Peru, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2023 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $5,250 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2023 |
| Project Success Of Vermilion County Inc | $101,793 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Schlarman Academy | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2023 |
| United Way Of Danville | $60,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Vermilion County Museum | $69,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2023 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $4,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2023 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $45,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2022 |
| City Of Danville | $69,046 | Danville, IL, US | Fetch Dog Park Donation | 2022 |
| Danville Family Ymca | $113,543 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Danville Hs Future Problem Solvers | $7,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2022 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2022 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $1,005,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2022 |
| Schlarman Academy | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2022 |
| The Dwelling Place | $40,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Homeless | 2022 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $4,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2022 |
| Winterview Youth League | $29,021 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $45,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2022 |
| City Of Danville | $69,046 | Danville, IL, US | Fetch Dog Park Donation | 2022 |
| Danville Family Ymca | $113,543 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Danville Hs Future Problem Solvers | $7,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2022 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2022 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $1,005,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2022 |
| Schlarman Academy | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2022 |
| The Dwelling Place | $40,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Homeless | 2022 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $4,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2022 |
| Winterview Youth League | $29,021 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $45,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2022 |
| City Of Danville | $69,046 | Danville, IL, US | Fetch Dog Park Donation | 2022 |
| Danville Family Ymca | $113,543 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Danville Hs Future Problem Solvers | $7,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2022 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2022 |
| Millikin University | $30,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Landscaping Project | 2022 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $1,005,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2022 |
| Schlarman Academy | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2022 |
| The Dwelling Place | $40,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Homeless | 2022 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $4,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2022 |
| Winterview Youth League | $29,021 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2022 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $70,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2021 |
| Carle Riverfront Community Garden | $75,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Community Development | 2021 |
| Central Illinois Land Bank | $35,250 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2021 |
| Crosspoint | $963,650 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Mental Health Programs | 2021 |
| Danville Area Community College | $1,000,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2021 |
| Danville Family Ymca | $62,024 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2021 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2021 |
| Festival Of Trees | $24,700 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $47,300 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Community Development | 2021 |
| Millikin University | $25,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mustard Seed Christian Daycare | $25,000 | Rossvile, IL, US | Support Of Local Daycare | 2021 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2021 |
| Schlarman Academy | $17,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2021 |
| The Dwelling Place | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Homeless | 2021 |
| United Way Of Danville | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Community Development | 2021 |
| Vermilion County Conservation Foundation | $30,000 | Westville, IL, US | Conservation Of Local Parks | 2021 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $3,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Community Event | 2021 |
| Winterview Youth League | $197,714 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Local Community Development | 2021 |
| Worksource Enterprises | $250,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of People With Disabilities | 2021 |
| Art League Of Danville | $4,385 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Art In Local Community | 2020 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Children Ages 6 - 18 From Low Income Families | 2020 |
| Crosspoint | $370,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Mental Health Programs | 2020 |
| Danville Area Community College | $1,000,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2020 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2020 |
| Millikin University | $25,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | $400,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2020 |
| Schlarman Academy | $6,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2020 |
| The Dwelling Place | $31,485 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Homeless | 2020 |
| United Way Of Danville | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Local Community Development | 2020 |
| Vermilion County Conservation Foundation | $2,602 | Westville, IL, US | Conservation Of Local Parks | 2020 |
| Worksource Enterprises | $250,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of People With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Ambucs Danville Chapter | $30,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Disabled Children | 2017 |
| American Legion | $50 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Youth Baseball | 2017 |
| Art League Of Danville | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support The Arts Of Vermilion County | 2017 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2017 |
| Boys Town | $50 | Boys Town, NE, US | Support Of Children And Families Across America | 2017 |
| Casa Of Vermilion County | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Community Volunteers | 2017 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Support Children With Reading Disabilities | 2017 |
| Church Of The Holy Trinity | $500 | Danville, IL, US | Religious Endeavors | 2017 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | $138,150 | Danville, IL, US | Support To Local College's Foundation | 2017 |
| Danville Area Community College | $78,100 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local School | 2017 |
| Danville Human Society | $100 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Animal Shelter | 2017 |
| Danville Library Foundation | $300 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Library | 2017 |
| Danville Light Opera | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Musical Theater | 2017 |
| Danville Lutheran School | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Religious Education | 2017 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $11,480 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Danville Symphony Orchestra | $20,800 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Orchestra | 2017 |
| Danville Vfw | $50 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Veterans | 2017 |
| Laura Lee Fellowship House | $140,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Presence Usmc Foundation | $50,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2017 |
| Schlarman Academy | $200 | Danville, IL, US | Support Of Catholic Education | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For Research On Childhood Diseases | 2017 |
| United Way Of Danville | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Technology Updgrades | 2017 |
| Vermilion County Conservation Foundation | $20,000 | Westville, IL, US | Support Local Conservation And Preservation | 2017 |
| Vermilion County Regional Airport | $25,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Airport | 2017 |
| Vermilion County War Museum | $9,335 | Danville, IL, US | Support County War Museum | 2017 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $2,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Arts Group | 2017 |
| Westville Depot & Musuem | $100 | Westville, IL, US | Support For Railroad History | 2017 |
| Wreaths Across America | $1,500 | Columbia Falls, ME, US | Support For Memorial Decorations | 2017 |
| Ambucs Danville Chapter | $25,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Disabled Children | 2016 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support For Community Event | 2016 |
| Boys Town | $14 | Boys Town, NE, US | Support Of Children And Families Across America | 2016 |
| Casa Of Vermilion County | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Community Volunteers | 2016 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | $5,200 | Lexington, MA, US | Support Children With Reading Disabilities | 2016 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Culver, IN, US | Support School | 2016 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | $102,740 | Danville, IL, US | Support To Local College's Foundation | 2016 |
| Danville Library Foundation | $25,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Library | 2016 |
| Danville Light Opera | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Musical Theater | 2016 |
| Danville Police | $40 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Police | 2016 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | $12,445 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Danville Symphony Orchestra | $23,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Orchestra | 2016 |
| Feed The Children | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Support Ending Childhood Hunger | 2016 |
| First Baptist Christian School | $23,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Hegeler Carus Foundation | $20,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Agency | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Theater | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Theater Productions. | 2016 |
| Millikin University | $25,000 | Decatur, IL, US | Support Of Local University | 2016 |
| Presence Usmc Foundation | $50,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Hospital | 2016 |
| St Anne's Church | $100 | Peoria, IL, US | Support Church Group | 2016 |
| United Way Of Danville | $10,000 | Danville, IL, US | Technology Updgrades | 2016 |
| Vermilion County Conservation Foundation | $500 | Westville, IL, US | Support Local Conservation And Preservation | 2016 |
| Vermilion County War Museum | $12,413 | Danville, IL, US | Support County War Museum | 2016 |
| Vermilion Festival Chorus | $2,500 | Danville, IL, US | Support Local Arts Group | 2016 |
| Vermilion Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Danville, IL, US | Support Preservation Of Local Landmarks | 2016 |
| Young America's Foundation | $25 | Reston, VA, US | Support Education And Debate | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 37-1302455 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1521 N VERMILION ST Danville, IL 61832-2370 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Julius W Hegeler Ii Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Philip Muehl |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Mary Norenberg |
| Executive Director | Lois Wise |
| Director | Gilbert Saikley |
Forms 990-PF
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