J & V Flynn Foundation
The J & V Flynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. In filing year 2026, it reported 16 grants totaling $955,000, with awards to organizations in Illinois and Kentucky. Its listed recipients include charitable organizations, educational institutions, a museum, and a healthcare foundation.
J & V Flynn Foundation at a glance
In short: J & V Flynn Foundation gave $955K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $60K), mostly in Illinois. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $955,000
- +23.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $59,688
- +15.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $11,800,595
- +0.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J & V Flynn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names William R Pillman as the contact, specifies no prescribed form or materials, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- 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 J & V Flynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Midwest Food Bank ($300K). Together the top 10 received $900K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 76 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J & V Flynn Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2021) to $955K (2026). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $955K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Food Bank Peoria, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, IL | Educational | $150,000 |
| OSF Healthcare Foundation Peoria, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Peoria Peoria, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Sophia's Kitchen Peoria, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church Peoria, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Eureka College Eureka, IL | Educational | $40,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | Educational | $40,000 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | Educational | $40,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | Educational | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,800,595 | $1,025,981 | $989,661 | $955,000 | 16 | $955,000 | $1,025,981 | $939,526 |
| 2025 | $11,775,496 | $1,777,530 | $819,374 | $775,000 | 15 | $775,000 | $1,777,530 | $800,816 |
| 2024 | $10,806,119 | $1,229,081 | $799,321 | $762,500 | 15 | $762,500 | $1,229,081 | $714,635 |
| 2023 | $10,376,344 | $689,584 | $779,174 | $750,000 | 15 | $750,000 | $689,584 | $661,210 |
| 2022 | $10,465,934 | $1,986,996 | $797,422 | $750,000 | 15 | $750,000 | $1,986,996 | $678,299 |
| 2021 | $9,276,360 | $180,241 | $772,814 | $750,000 | 14 | — | $191,843 | $664,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & V Flynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $940K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for charitable and educational organizations. Among its recipients, the Peoria Riverfront Museum describes its mission as connecting art, history, science, and achievement to inspire lifelong learning. Eureka College says it provides a student-centered experience intended to cultivate skills for service, leadership, growth, and lifelong learning. OSF Healthcare Foundation says it raises contributions in support of activities and projects of OSF HealthCare System.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $955,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $40,000.
Its largest 2026 awards included $300,000 to Midwest Food Bank, $150,000 to Peoria Riverfront Museum, $100,000 to OSF Healthcare Foundation, $75,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Peoria and Sophia’s Kitchen, and $60,000 to Christ Lutheran Church. It also awarded $40,000 each to Eureka College, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Monmouth College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William R Pillman as president and Sally A Pillman and Jennifer Pillman as trustees.
J & V Flynn Foundation is led by William R. Pillman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William R. Pillman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally A. Pillman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pillman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Campbell (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 J & V Flynn Foundation
How much does J & V Flynn Foundation give each year?
J & V Flynn Foundation gave $955K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $775K across 15 grants.
What is J & V Flynn Foundation's typical grant size?
J & V Flynn Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $59,688, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J & V Flynn Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does J & V Flynn Foundation give grants?
J & V Flynn Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (7 grants) and Washington, IL (3 grants).
Does J & V Flynn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on J & V Flynn Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are J & V Flynn Foundation's largest grantees?
J & V Flynn Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Midwest Food Bank ($300,000), Peoria Riverfront Museum ($150,000) and OSF Healthcare Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is J & V Flynn Foundation?
J & V Flynn Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $955K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $940K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J & V Flynn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for charitable and educational organizations. Among its recipients, the Peoria Riverfront Museum describes its mission as connecting art, history, science, and achievement to inspire lifelong learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J & V Flynn Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J & V Flynn Foundation's EIN?
J & V Flynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1387143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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