Henry Safford Peacock Foundation
The Henry Safford Peacock Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going to recipients in multiple states and covering a range of missions, including education, housing, conservation, health, and community services.
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Safford Peacock Foundation gave $116K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,430
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,840
- +37.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $779,061
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Henry Safford Peacock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter with the organization and funding information described above.
- Contact
Application contact: The Henry Safford Peacock Foundatio
Mailing address: PO Box 37, Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (860) 978-6365
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry Safford Peacock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of New England ($21K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 218 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Maine (27%), Arizona (18%), Illinois (17%), Georgia (9%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry Safford Peacock Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $116K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New England Biddeford, ME | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Area YMCA Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Found Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Verdecares Inc Rio Verde, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brain Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Belgrade Lakes Association Belgrade Lakes, ME | Nature Conservation | $5,000 |
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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 | $779,061 | $291,432 | $184,766 | $116,430 | 41 | $157,654 | $180,734 | $143,043 |
| 2024 | $758,547 | $181,786 | $167,927 | $99,081 | 48 | $140,305 | $157,966 | $136,182 |
| 2023 | $744,648 | $171,317 | $141,685 | $76,000 | 9 | $117,224 | $117,066 | $120,868 |
| 2022 | $714,653 | $74,246 | $160,395 | $95,750 | 60 | $135,750 | $53,577 | $121,374 |
| 2021 | $800,802 | $124,884 | $174,164 | $109,124 | 60 | $149,124 | $88,624 | $123,487 |
| 2020 | $850,082 | $100,725 | $142,755 | $86,500 | 84 | — | $77,398 | $97,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry Safford Peacock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support and grants identified for nature conservation or a nature preserve.
The University of New England, which received the largest listed grant, says it prepares students to thrive and improve the health of people, communities, and the planet. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as partnering with communities to build homes with low-income families. The Belgrade Lakes Association says it works to protect and improve the watershed of Great Pond and Long Pond through preservation, education, and action. Other 2025 recipients describe missions involving youth programs, senior support, community scholarships, and research and support for people affected by hydrocephalus.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $116,430. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $21,000 to the University of New England. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity and $5,000 each to the Lincoln Area YMCA, Ducks Unlimited, Wetlands Initiative, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, VerdeCares, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Belgrade Lakes Association, Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association, and The Travis Mills Foundation.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter describing the charitable organization and its structure, its charitable purpose and goals, and the specified purpose of the requested funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James H. Peacock as President and Julie P. Peacock as Vice President.
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation is led by James H. Peacock, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Peacock
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Julie P. Peacock
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $24K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Hsafford Peacock (2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth P. Moss (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: H. Safford Peacock (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Cherie Lock (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth F. Peacock (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $36K, to James H Peacock (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry Safford Peacock Foundation
How much does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation give each year?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation gave $116K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 48 grants.
What is Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,840, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation give grants?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's top state is Maine, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (18%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, IL (3 grants), Orlando, FL (3 grants), Rio Verde, AZ (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health Research" (6 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of New England ($21,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000) and Lincoln Area YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry Safford Peacock Foundation?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation reported $779K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support and grants identified for nature conservation or a nature preserve. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Safford Peacock Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's EIN?
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1219609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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