Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation
The Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing lists charitable activities at Apostolic Christian Church, Destiny for Women, and Grace Presbyterian Church, all in Peoria.
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation gave $117K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,030
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,660
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,364,904
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (19 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5215 N Ashford Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 678-9169
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apostolic Christian Church ($21K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois recipients received 82% of grant dollars. Recipients in Texas and Pennsylvania each received 4%, while those in North Carolina and Arizona each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 44 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian Church Peoria, IL | Donation | $21,400 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church Peoria, IL | Donation | $21,030 |
| Destiny for Women Peoria, IL | Donation | $7,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church Canton Canton, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank Morton, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Olivet University Bourbonnais, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Peoria, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tru International Peoria, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Apostolic Skyline Homes Peoria, IL | Donation | $4,200 |
| Williamswood Ministry Mechanicsburg, PA | Donation | $4,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,364,904 | $261,910 | $117,389 | $117,030 | 44 | $117,145 | $37,859 | $154,455 |
| 2023 | $1,171,799 | $29,293 | $90,565 | $87,700 | 28 | $87,700 | $26,565 | $116,758 |
| 2022 | $1,229,719 | $304,642 | $86,989 | $84,490 | 31 | $86,989 | $24,423 | $105,309 |
| 2021 | $1,086,464 | $160,351 | $93,711 | $93,180 | 30 | $93,711 | $170,838 | $102,218 |
| 2020 | $1,008,904 | $340,344 | $60,992 | $60,625 | 23 | — | $20,475 | $81,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, ministries, a food bank, and educational and humanitarian organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: TRU International says it works to feed, clothe, educate, train, and mentor unhoused children; Peoria Christian School says it prepares students for Christ-like lives through biblical education; and World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization addressing poverty and injustice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $117,030. Awards ranged from $50 to $21,400, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $21,400 to Apostolic Christian Church and $21,030 to Grace Presbyterian Church, both in Peoria; $7,000 to Destiny for Women in Peoria; and $5,000 each to Evangelical Free Church Canton, Midwest Food Bank, Olivet University, Salvation Army, and TRU International.
Other 2024 recipients included Point of View Ministries, which received $4,000 and describes itself as a media ministry providing biblical content; Pathway Ministries, which received $3,000 and says it ministers to individuals’ and families’ spiritual and welfare needs; and Live Action, which received $500 and describes its work as defending the rights of preborn children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Willis L Hunziker, Bruce Graham, Jessica Parr, and Charles Hemmer as directors.
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Hemmer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Parr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willis L. Hunziker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation
How much does Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation give each year?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation gave $117K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 28 grants.
What is Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,660, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation give grants?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (17 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), Morton, IL (2 grants) and Pekin, IL (2 grants).
Does Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (44 grants).
Who are Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Apostolic Christian Church ($21,400), Grace Presbyterian Church ($21,030) and Destiny for Women ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, ministries, a food bank, and educational and humanitarian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's EIN?
Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1379077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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