John P Cadle Foundation
The John P Cadle Foundation is a private foundation based in Danville, Illinois. In 2024, it awarded grants to organizations in Illinois, including schools, churches, youth organizations, a museum, and a university foundation.
John P Cadle Foundation at a glance
In short: John P Cadle Foundation gave $453K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $453,000
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,236
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,817,453
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (13 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John P Cadle Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing lists a preprinted form as the application material and limits awards to exempt organizations. It says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. **Deadline:** The filing lists October 31 each year; the October 31, 2025 deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Phillip Stephen Miller
Mailing address: 220 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832
Phone: (217) 442-0350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John P Cadle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bismark Little League ($20K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 297 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John P Cadle Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 55 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $422K (2021) to $514K (2020). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $453K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bismark Little League Bismarck, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $20,000 |
| Second Church of Christ Danville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $20,000 |
| Verm Co Museum Soc Danville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $16,700 |
| Bismarck-Henning School District Bismarck, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Danville Danville, IL | Operating/Charitable Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Danville Family YMCA Danville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Mustard Seed Christian Daycare Rossville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Rossville Alvin School District Rossville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Schlarman High School Danville, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL | Operating/Capital Expenditures | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,817,453 | $1,060,792 | $1,143,251 | $453,000 | 55 | $494,998 | $418,142 | $562,228 |
| 2023 | $3,930,322 | $1,170,106 | $1,263,536 | $445,977 | 64 | $486,393 | $420,798 | $555,083 |
| 2022 | $4,057,912 | $1,070,122 | $1,092,558 | $443,316 | 58 | $483,228 | $467,287 | $527,703 |
| 2021 | $3,929,158 | $977,135 | $1,005,173 | $422,207 | 56 | — | $439,810 | $485,529 |
| 2020 | $3,954,142 | $582,201 | $1,001,639 | $513,777 | 64 | — | $291,486 | $443,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John P Cadle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $562K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to a range of organizations, including educational, religious, youth, cultural, and community-serving organizations.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the Vermilion Heritage Foundation says it works to restore and preserve historic buildings and provides education and arts at the Fischer Grand Opera House and Arts Complex. The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Gateway Family Services of Illinois describes providing individualized counseling services for people who have experienced trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 55 grants totaling $453,000. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $20,000, with a median of $6,000. Larger awards included $20,000 each to Bismark Little League and Second Church of Christ; $16,700 to Verm Co Museum Soc; and $15,000 each to Bismarck-Henning School District, Boys and Girls Club of Danville, Danville Family YMCA, Mustard Seed Christian Daycare, Rossville Alvin School District, Schlarman High School, University of Illinois Foundation, and Womens Care Clinic.
Other 2024 recipients included Vermilion Heritage Foundation ($10,000), Girl Scouts of Central Illinois ($5,000), and Gateway Family Services of Illinois ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Miller, Thomas Beckner, Stan Seaman, and John C Alexander as trustees.
John P Cadle Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Stan Seaman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Steve Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Thomas Beckner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Steve Miller (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John P Cadle Foundation
How much does John P Cadle Foundation give each year?
John P Cadle Foundation gave $453K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $446K across 64 grants.
What is John P Cadle Foundation's typical grant size?
John P Cadle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,236, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John P Cadle Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does John P Cadle Foundation give grants?
John P Cadle Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, IL (25 grants), Rossville, IL (6 grants), Bismarck, IL (5 grants) and Potomac, IL (5 grants).
Does John P Cadle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John P Cadle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John P Cadle Foundation's largest grantees?
John P Cadle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bismark Little League ($20,000), Second Church of Christ ($20,000) and Verm Co Museum Soc ($16,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John P Cadle Foundation?
John P Cadle Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $495K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $562K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John P Cadle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations, including educational, religious, youth, cultural, and community-serving organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John P Cadle Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists a preprinted form as the application material and limits awards to exempt organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John P Cadle Foundation's EIN?
John P Cadle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1389249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). John P Cadle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-p-cadle-foundation-morg_fa5828d932f34aff8c1d4931bd126818
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