Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Bloomington, Illinois. It connects donors with charitable causes and supports community grantmaking, endowment funds, and charitable community projects.
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state North Carolina. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,080,222
- +63.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,519
- +63.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,538,130
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (18 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The next listed spring application period is February 2027. The fall 2027 cycle is scheduled for September; Mirza/Arts & Culture and David and Kay Williams Music Education applications are listed for September 1–30, 2027.
- Deadline
- The next listed spring application period is February 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 915 E Washington Street 2, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 662-4477
Website: https://ilprairiecf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Fall Grants
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth)
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Amount
From $500 (past awards $500–$5,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $600 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
312 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 298 grants of 312 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s competitive grant eligibility centers on programs primarily serving residents of McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan counties in Illinois; programs need not serve all four counties. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in several states, with 36% going to Illinois recipients and 48% to North Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 66 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $923K (2019) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Ram Global Carbondale, CO | Charitable | $118,500 |
| Community Health Care Clinic Normal, IL | Charitable | $50,201 |
| Nursetrust Lexington, KY | Charitable | $43,715 |
| Eureka College Eureka, IL | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Illinois State University Foundation Normal, IL | Charitable | $37,848 |
| Heartland Community College Normal, IL | Charitable | $36,050 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | Charitable | $35,806 |
| Aspen Rotary Club Foundation Aspen, CO | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $30,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing data show the following financials:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,538,130 | $6,102,537 | $3,344,848 | $2,080,222 | 66 | $2,815,754 |
| 2024 | $24,520,199 | $5,238,310 | $2,746,297 | $1,268,835 | 66 | $1,512,376 |
| 2023 | $21,069,782 | $2,851,414 | $3,682,458 | $2,456,376 | 70 | $773,978 |
| 2022 | $20,628,180 | $2,942,423 | $2,150,672 | $973,220 | 60 | $671,466 |
| 2021 | $23,459,291 | $3,291,996 | $2,026,676 | $927,452 | 50 | $1,872,329 |
| 2020 | $19,478,466 | $5,770,487 | $2,810,917 | $1,757,600 | 80 | $646,546 |
| 2019 | $16,992,495 | $2,668,417 | $2,087,254 | $923,337 | 50 | $614,718 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the foundation states that its mission is to facilitate charitable giving by individuals and businesses, help organizations with endowment funds, serve as a fiscal agent for charitable community projects, and act as a catalyst for innovative charitable solutions to area needs. Its website describes its role as connecting generosity to local impact and fostering equity, innovation, and community-led progress.
The foundation’s grant programs cover education and health and wellness; youth; Jewish education and life; civic engagement; environment and nature; women and girls; arts and culture; and music education. The programs are open to qualifying nonprofits and other eligible organizations, including government units, public schools, nonprofit institutes of higher learning, and tax-exempt religious organizations or places of worship.
Among its 2025 grantees, Community Health Care Clinic describes its mission as providing quality health care to medically underserved McLean County residents through a free medical clinic. Eureka College says it provides a student-centered experience focused on learning, service, and leadership. Partners for Community says it provides home furnishings for referred clients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $2,080,222. Grants ranged from $5,300 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $1,000,000 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina; its stated mission is to provide spiritual and physical aid to people affected by hardship around the world. Other large awards included $118,500 to RAM Global in Colorado and $50,201 to Community Health Care Clinic in Normal, Illinois.
Additional 2025 grants included $43,715 to NurseTrust, $38,000 to Eureka College, $37,848 to Illinois State University Foundation, $36,050 to Heartland Community College, and $35,806 to Illinois Wesleyan University. The foundation’s general grant programs focus on education and health and wellness, with separate programs for youth, Jewish education and life, and civic engagement. Its fall programs address environment and nature, women and girls, arts and culture, and music education.
Applicants must meet the foundation’s organization eligibility criteria, serve residents of the specified four counties, have required final reports current if previously funded, and obtain approval from the organization’s executive director, CEO, or board president. Programs may not violate applicable anti-discrimination laws or proselytize. The foundation gives greatest consideration to new or innovative programs with measurable results, a clear budget, and potential to continue beyond the grant period. It does not fund capital expenses, non-program-related expenses, event sponsorships, fundraising events, conference or continuing-education expenses, scholarships for individuals’ college or university education, or endowment campaigns. The website directs applicants to submit through its online grant portal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Kowalczyk as president, Josh Barnett as vice president, and Julia Davis as secretary. It lists Adrian Barr, Brian Garwood, Jeff Secord, Gena Glover, Turkesha Collins, Mary Ann Webb, and Del Saam as directors.
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc is led by Erik Rankin, CEO on the 2025 filing; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Rankin
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Laura Kowalczyk
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Barr
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Irvin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Secord
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jontry
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Webb
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Turkesha Collins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Garwood
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Del Saam
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Singhal
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gena Glover
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Ihnes
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bj Wilken
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Halperin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phani Aytam
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Meyer
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$82K (2019) → $110K (2025)
Josh Barnett
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Davis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rassi
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jerome Maddox (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Cat Woods (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Schierman (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carla Campbell-Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Erin Rogers (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Laurie Bergner (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Vigneri (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Mills (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Schneider (2021) — Director
- Former: Aaron Hays (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Ann Higgens (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bobby Nash Castillo (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gregg Chadwick (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Eckley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: M Kevin Woods (2019–2020) — Director
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 $110K, to Greg Meyer (Former Executive DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc
How much does Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 66 grants.
What is Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,519, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc that year got $68K on average.
Where does Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IL (21 grants), Normal, IL (10 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Atlanta, IL (2 grants).
Does Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (65 grants).
Who are Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($1,000,000), Ram Global ($118,500) and Community Health Care Clinic ($50,201), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc reported $27.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What does Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc fund?
In its 2024 filing, the foundation states that its mission is to facilitate charitable giving by individuals and businesses, help organizations with endowment funds, serve as a fiscal agent for charitable community projects, and act as a catalyst for innovative charitable solutions to area needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ilprairiecf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1377415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 27, 2019)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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