Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 37-1376985

Foundation Overview

Based in Morton, IL, Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation has awarded 202 grants totaling $165,375 to organizations in Illinois, Tennessee and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $7,500, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$165,375
Total Assets
$149,676
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$275
% Median Grant Decline
-45% (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
Balanced Approach: 50%

17 of 34 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

88% 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 (46%), Morton (15%), Glasford (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+177%

Strong 177% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 67% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Otto Baum Company Inc 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
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $200 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Br Builders - Pacifica $250 Champaign, IL, US Charitable 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $2,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
Canton Evangelical Free Church $1,000 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Central Illinois Autism Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Evangelical United Methodist Church $500 Washington, IL, US Charitable 2023
National Wild Turkey Federation $1,000 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2023
Garmong Construction $500 Terra Haute, IN, US Charitable 2023
Greater Peoria Area Crime Stoppers $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Easterseals Central Illinois $1,250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund $750 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Heart Of Illinois United Way $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Camp Of Champions $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Family House Inc $125 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $150 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2023
Downtown Development Corporation Of Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Laborers' Local 362 $150 Bloomington, IL, US Charitable 2023
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Lydia's Mission $250 Dublin, OH, US Charitable 2023
Illinois Valley Central $250 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2023
Mahomet-seymour Junior High $250 Mahomet, IL, US Charitable 2023
Mark Linder Walk For The Mind $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Junior Achievement - Central Il Hall Of Fame $1,400 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Midwest Food Bank $250 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Morton Economic Development Council $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Morton Police Benevolent Association $250 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Mckendree University $200 Lebanon, IL, US Charitable 2023
Peoria Historical Society $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Peoria Park District $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2023
Skillsusa $7,500 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2023
Union Sportsmen's Alliance $1,750 Spring Hill, TN, US Charitable 2023
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Arc Light Productions $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Brad Ogborn Benefit $250 Metamora, IL, US Charitable 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Great Plains Life Foundation $1,000 Normal, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Bridgway Community Church $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Nami Tri-county $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
National Wild Turkey Federation $1,000 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spoon River College Foundation $100 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Build Peoria $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Easterseals Central Illinois $1,250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund $1,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dream Center Peoria $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Camp Of Champions $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Family House Inc $200 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Construction Angels $250 Lighthouse Point, FL, US Charitable 2022
Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Downtown Development Corporation Of Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Emerson Cox - Daughter Of Susan Cox $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Fairbury $250 Fairbury, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Valley Central $100 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Labor Temple $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation $1,000 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Junior Achievement - Central Il Hall Of Fame $5,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Midwest Food Bank $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Economic Development Council $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Police Benevolent Association $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
American Legion Post 318 $250 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Pekin Motorcycle Club $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Community Foundation $100 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Urbana Park District $500 Urbana, IL, US Charitable 2022
West Central Building Trades Council $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Arc Light Productions $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Brad Ogborn Benefit $250 Metamora, IL, US Charitable 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Great Plains Life Foundation $1,000 Normal, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Bridgway Community Church $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Nami Tri-county $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
National Wild Turkey Federation $1,000 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spoon River College Foundation $100 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Build Peoria $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Easterseals Central Illinois $1,250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund $1,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dream Center Peoria $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Camp Of Champions $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Family House Inc $200 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Construction Angels $250 Lighthouse Point, FL, US Charitable 2022
Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Downtown Development Corporation Of Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Emerson Cox - Daughter Of Susan Cox $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Fairbury $250 Fairbury, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Valley Central $100 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Labor Temple $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation $1,000 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Junior Achievement - Central Il Hall Of Fame $5,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Midwest Food Bank $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Economic Development Council $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Police Benevolent Association $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
American Legion Post 318 $250 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Pekin Motorcycle Club $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Community Foundation $100 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Urbana Park District $500 Urbana, IL, US Charitable 2022
West Central Building Trades Council $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Arc Light Productions $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Brad Ogborn Benefit $250 Metamora, IL, US Charitable 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Great Plains Life Foundation $1,000 Normal, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Bridgway Community Church $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Nami Tri-county $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
National Wild Turkey Federation $1,000 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2022
Spoon River College Foundation $100 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Build Peoria $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Easterseals Central Illinois $1,250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund $1,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Dream Center Peoria $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Camp Of Champions $2,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Family House Inc $200 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Construction Angels $250 Lighthouse Point, FL, US Charitable 2022
Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2022
Downtown Development Corporation Of Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Emerson Cox - Daughter Of Susan Cox $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
First Baptist Church Of Fairbury $250 Fairbury, IL, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Valley Central $100 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Labor Temple $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation $1,000 Chillicothe, IL, US Charitable 2022
Junior Achievement - Central Il Hall Of Fame $5,000 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Midwest Food Bank $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Economic Development Council $1,000 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Police Benevolent Association $500 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
American Legion Post 318 $250 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Osf Healthcare Foundation $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Pekin Motorcycle Club $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Morton Community Foundation $100 Morton, IL, US Charitable 2022
Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center $250 Pekin, IL, US Charitable 2022
Urbana Park District $500 Urbana, IL, US Charitable 2022
West Central Building Trades Council $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2022
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Arc Light Productions $300 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Peoria Park District Foundation $3,750 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $1,100 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2021
Great Plains Life Foundation $250 Normal, IL, US Charitable 2021
Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
American Cancer Society $250 Kennesaw, GA, US Charitable 2021
Nami Tri-county $600 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
National Wild Turkey Federation $275 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2021
Spoon River College Foundation $100 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2021
St Ambrose University $1,000 Davenport, IA, US Charitable 2021
Easterseals Central Illinois $5,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund $500 East Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Alzheimer's Association $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Dream Center Peoria $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Peacemaker Project 703 $500 Monticello, IL, US Charitable 2021
Family House Inc $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
The Nuge Tyra Foundation $500 Tremont, IL, US Charitable 2021
Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $150 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2021
Susan G Komen $500 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2021
St Margaret's Hospital Foundation $100 Spring Valley, IL, US Charitable 2021
Peoria Area Civic Chorale $250 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Rebuilding Together Peoria $7,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
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Peoria Labor Temple $2,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2021
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation $500 Mattoon, IL, US Charitable 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Bloomington, IL, US Charitable 2021
Kvl Khawks $250 Brimfield, IL, US Charitable 2021
Peoria Rescue Ministries $300 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
Swr Foundation $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Charitable 2020
Osf Children's Hospital Of Illinois $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
Salvation Army $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Illinois Cancer Care Foundation $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Evangelical Free Church $500 Canton, IL, US Charitable 2020
National Wild Turkey Federation $275 Edgefield, SC, US Charitable 2020
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St Ambrose University $1,000 Davenport, IA, US Charitable 2020
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Alzheimer's Association $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
Camp Of Champions $500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Illini Bluffs Ucsd #327 $150 Glasford, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Peoria Labor Temple $1,500 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Boy Scouts Of America $500 Bloomington, IL, US Charitable 2020
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Downtown Development Peoria $1,000 Peoria, IL, US Charitable 2020

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Contact Information

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

EIN 37-1376985
Website N/A
Address 866 N MAIN ST Morton, IL 61550-1602

Key People (4)

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

Pres/dir Terry Baum
Vp/dir Stephanie Cobb
Sec/dir Jedd Rocke
Treas/dir Scott Wallace

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • 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.