Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc
The organization was created to promote civic and community engagement in areas such as workforce development, education, economic development, and regional civic promotion in the greater peoria region.
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $169K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,182,900
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,986
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Total assets
- $1,027,149
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simantel ($880K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simantel Peoria, IL | To support talent attraction, positive peoria media, recruitment kits, etc. | $880,000 |
| Envision Peoria, IL | To Support Goday and Santa Claus Parade | $143,255 |
| WMBD-Am Peoria, IL | Red, White, and Boom Sponsorship | $75,000 |
| Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Peoria, IL | Talent Attraction Grant | $41,500 |
| Nate Heinold LLC Washington, IL | Sponsorship: Ledgestone Disc Golf Tournament | $20,000 |
| Break the Tape LLC Peoria, IL | Steamboat Classis Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Big Picture Initiative Peoria, IL | Part of city of peoria trf grant and summer series beautification | $8,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,027,149 | $1,548,375 | $1,928,267 | $1,182,900 | 7 | $27,045 |
| 2024 | $1,407,041 | $3,203,341 | $1,796,300 | $1,776,624 | 5 | $13,766 |
About Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc is a public charity, based in Peoria, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $27K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc is led by Keith Knepp, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith Knepp
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Oberhelman
Chairman
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ray
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Williams IV
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Quirk-Bailey
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Sehring
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Triggs
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Shadid
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gleissner
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta English
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Songo Dede
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Oyler
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc
How much does Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc give each year?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 5 grants.
What is Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $41,500, and its average grant was $168,986, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc give grants?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (6 grants).
Does Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's largest grantees?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Simantel ($880,000), Envision ($143,255) and WMBD-Am ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's EIN?
Greater Peoria Leadership Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4335239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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