Community Foundation of East Central

CHAMPAIGN, IL EIN: 23-7176723 Website

The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) is a publicly-supported 501(c)(3) tax-exempt philanthropic organization headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Incorporated in 1972, the Foundation does not conduct programs of its own nor operates as a fundraising organization. Instead, it manages and administers endowed funds donated by individuals, businesses, corporations, families, and other donors for philanthropic purposes benefiting the region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$39.0M

+15.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+14.2% YoY

Grant Count

+17.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-2.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: To promote philanthropy in an impartial, unbiased, ethical way, with a commitment to inclusiveness, and to bring together people and resources to identify and address present and emerging community needs.

Primary Focus Areas:

Education
Science and STEM education
Human services and social services
Health
Poverty alleviation
Reproductive health
Youth programs
Arts and cultural initiatives
Civic concerns

Grantmaking

During 2024, CFECI provided grants and designated distributions to over 251 different charitable organizations. Total giving in 2024 was $1,707,379.

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation serves East Central Illinois, with particular emphasis on the Champaign County region and surrounding areas.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $4.4M (86%)

Pennsylvania $293K (6%)

Mississippi $260K (5%)

Tennessee $32K (1%)

Florida $29K (1%)

District of Columbia $26K (1%)

Texas $25K (0%)

Massachusetts $19K (0%)

+3 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Mississippi Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

ArthurBostonCantonChampaignCharlestonChattanoogaChicagoCissna ParkClarksdaleClarksvilleDanvilleDestinElsahFisherHoopestonIndianapolisIrvingMahometMilwaukeeMonticello

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $38,966,595
Total Revenue: $4,293,159
Total Expenses: $2,692,965
Total Giving: $1,707,379

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $33.8 million
Total Revenue: $4.02 million
Total Expenses: $2.32 million
Total Liabilities: $41,500

Donor-Advised Funds: The Foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$38,966,595	$33,787,836	$28,930,952
Revenue	$4,293,159	$4,021,235	$3,474,750
Expenses	$2,692,965	$2,315,316	$2,347,468
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,431,695	$1,483,867	$658,194
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Community Foundation of East Central

Foundation

Annual Community Commitment Grants

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL

Amount

US $500 - US $7,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

CFECI: Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Illinois Foundation ($133,590), The Hope Chest ($61,000), United Way of Champaign County ($60,909).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION CHAMPAIGN, IL	EDUCATION	$133,590
THE HOPE CHEST PEKIN, IL	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE	$61,000
UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY SAVOY, IL	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE	$60,909
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHAMPAIGN CHAMPAIGN, IL	OTHER	$59,302
FRIENDS OF PEB INC THORNDALE, PA	OTHER	$59,302
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER CHAMPAIGN, IL	DISABILITIES	$43,432
SPRING INITIATIVE CLARKSDALE, MS	EDUCATION	$43,000
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK URBANA, IL	FOOD	$37,025
CU CHURCH CHAMPAIGN, IL	OTHER	$34,000
CU ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING CHAMPAIGN, IL	YOUTH	$32,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: Angie Hatfield Marker

Staffing: The Foundation employs 4 people as of 2024.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TERRA MULLINS	CHAIR	1	—
WESLEY HUNTER III	VICE CHAIR	1	—
JACOB KUEBLER	SECRETARY	1	—
JON COFFMAN	TREASURER	1	—
MARK PALMER	PAST CHAIR	1	—
LAURA BLEILL	TRUSTEE	1	—
MICHAEL COMET	TRUSTEE	1	—
DONNA DAVIS	TRUSTEE	1	—
JACOB DICKEY	TRUSTEE	1	—
VICTOR FUENTES	TRUSTEE	1	—
MICHELLE GONZALES	TRUSTEE	1	—
BETH MATHEWS	TRUSTEE	1	—
KEVIN MITCHELL	TRUSTEE	1	—
ROD STOLL	TRUSTEE	1	—
KANDACE TURNER	TRUSTEE	1	—
HOLLY CLEMONS	TRUSTEE (END 6/30)	1	—
TERRICA MILLER	TRUSTEE (END 6/30)	1	—
ALLISON WINTER	PRESIDENT/CEO	40	$130,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Foundation continues to serve as a convener of groups and initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of residents of East Central Illinois. It offers learning opportunities for the staff and boards of local charitable and civic organizations.

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

2025

In 2025, the Foundation announced $60,000 in capacity building grants to nonprofits across the region. Previous capacity building grant announcements were made in 2024.

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Recipients Announced - Community Foundation

Contact Information

Address: 307 W University Ave Champaign, IL 61820-8818

Phone: 217-359-0125

Website: CFECI.ORG

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Community Foundation of East Central fund?

**Mission Statement:** To promote philanthropy in an impartial, unbiased, ethical way, with a commitment to inclusiveness, and to bring together people and resources to identify and address present and emerging community needs. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Science and STEM education • Human services and social services • Health • Poverty alleviation • Reproductive health • Youth programs • Arts and cultural initiatives • Civic concerns

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of East Central?

**Grant Activity:** During 2024, CFECI provided grants and designated distributions to over 251 different charitable organizations. Total giving in 2024 was $1,707,379. **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • University of Illinois Foundation: $133,590 (Education) • The Hope Chest of Pekin NFP: $61,000 (Health and Human Services) • United Way of Champaign County (amount not specified) **Grant Types:** The Foundation offers multiple funding mechanisms: • Unrestricted funds allowing the Board of Trus…

Where does Community Foundation of East Central make grants?

The Foundation serves East Central Illinois, with particular emphasis on the Champaign County region and surrounding areas.

What size grants does Community Foundation of East Central award?

In 2024, Community Foundation of East Central awarded 67 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Community Foundation of East Central's EIN?

Community Foundation of East Central's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7176723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.