Cline-Lofftus Foundation
The Cline-Lofftus Foundation is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $175,000, each designated for educational purposes.
Cline-Lofftus Foundation at a glance
In short: Cline-Lofftus Foundation gave $175K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,462
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $625,244
- -12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cline-Lofftus Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says there is no prescribed form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It names William R. Pillman as the person to contact.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: William R Pillman
Mailing address: 1921 W Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 713-2812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cline-Lofftus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of the Ozarks ($45K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as Illinois 67%, Missouri 29%, Iowa 4%, Washington, D.C. 1%, and Tennessee 0%. These reported shares add to more than 100%, likely reflecting rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cline-Lofftus Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2022) to $175K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Educational | $45,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, IL | Educational | $30,000 |
| Warren County Historical Society Roseville, IL | Educational | $26,000 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | Educational | $20,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | Educational | $17,500 |
| Peoria County Historical Society Peoria, IL | Educational | $12,000 |
| Des Moines County Historical Society Burlington, IA | Educational | $7,000 |
| First Federated Church Peoria, IL | Educational | $5,500 |
| Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, IL | Educational | $5,500 |
| Stephens College Columbia, MO | Educational | $4,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $625,244 | $128,766 | $215,405 | $175,000 | 13 | $175,000 | $108,936 | $170,894 |
| 2024 | $712,292 | $141,863 | $205,311 | $165,000 | 13 | $165,000 | $121,679 | $166,894 |
| 2023 | $775,331 | $36,603 | $206,941 | $165,100 | 13 | $165,100 | $44,276 | $162,579 |
| 2022 | $960,642 | $55,187 | $180,040 | $130,000 | 13 | $130,000 | $30,934 | $171,275 |
| 2021 | $1,081,507 | $112,672 | $202,576 | $155,000 | 13 | $155,000 | $90,958 | $161,725 |
| 2020 | $1,159,576 | $157,015 | $201,932 | $155,000 | 13 | — | $135,120 | $145,744 |
| 2019 | $1,203,648 | $99,438 | $199,753 | $155,000 | 13 | — | $74,023 | $146,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cline-Lofftus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2025 — 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. The 2025 grants listed in the filing are designated “educational.” Recipients include colleges and universities, museums, and historical societies.
The grantees describe their own missions in educational terms. College of the Ozarks says it provides Christian education, especially for students without sufficient means to procure it. Peoria Riverfront Museum says it connects art, history, science, and achievement through collections, exhibitions, and programs to inspire lifelong learning. Monmouth College describes a transformative liberal arts education, while Bradley University describes combining professional preparation with liberal arts and sciences. Stephens College describes an educational experience focused on pre-professional fields and the performing arts, grounded in the liberal arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $175,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $7,000. Among the larger awards were $45,000 to College of the Ozarks, $30,000 to Peoria Riverfront Museum, $26,000 to Warren County Historical Society, $20,000 to Monmouth College, and $17,500 to Bradley University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William R. Pillman as president, Dorothy A. Ricketts as treasurer, and Mary Ann Penn as secretary.
Cline-Lofftus Foundation is led by William R. Pillman, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William R. Pillman
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Dorothy A. Ricketts
Treasurer
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Mary Ann Penn
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane H. Pratt (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to William R Pillman (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cline-Lofftus Foundation
How much does Cline-Lofftus Foundation give each year?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation gave $175K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $165K across 13 grants.
What is Cline-Lofftus Foundation's typical grant size?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $13,462, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cline-Lofftus Foundation give grants?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (5 grants).
Does Cline-Lofftus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Cline-Lofftus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (13 grants).
Who are Cline-Lofftus Foundation's largest grantees?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include College of the Ozarks ($45,000), Peoria Riverfront Museum ($30,000) and Warren County Historical Society ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cline-Lofftus Foundation?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation reported $625K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cline-Lofftus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing are designated “educational.” Recipients include colleges and universities, museums, and historical societies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cline-Lofftus Foundation?
The filing says there is no prescribed form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cline-Lofftus Foundation's EIN?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1216128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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