River City Construction Foundation Inc
River City Construction Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in East Peoria, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported community initiatives, a house-build program, and trades programs at schools and other organizations.
River City Construction Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: River City Construction Foundation Inc gave $74K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,913
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,890
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,239
- Total assets
- $570,638
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (87% 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 River City Construction Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Hoffer Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (309) 694-3120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who River City Construction Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lansdowne up ($14K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 13% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How River City Construction Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 14683% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 239% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $74K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne up Saint Louis, IL | Community Support | $13,570 |
| River City Habitat MO Jefferson City, MO | House Build Program | $9,673 |
| Woodruff Career and Technical Center Peoria, IL | Trades Program | $6,503 |
| Elmwood High School Elmwood, IL | Trades Program | $5,000 |
| Metamora Township High School Metamora, IL | Trades Program | $3,850 |
| Perfect Peoria, IL | Trades Program | $3,843 |
| Illinois Valley Central High School Chillicothe, IL | Trades Program | $3,750 |
| Canton High School Canton, IL | Trades Program | $3,500 |
| Olympia High School Stanford, IL | Trades Program | $3,350 |
| Brimfield High School Brimfield, IL | Trades Program | $3,239 |
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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 | $570,638 | $123,182 | $83,340 | $73,913 | 19 | $75,984 | $22,413 | $31,853 |
| 2024 | $530,796 | $90,790 | $67,662 | $59,407 | 18 | $61,351 | $15,373 | $28,496 |
| 2023 | $507,668 | $75,413 | $64,561 | $63,000 | 6 | $63,000 | $9,131 | $24,885 |
| 2022 | $496,816 | — | $3,184 | $500 | 1 | $1,872 | — | $24,582 |
| 2021 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, River City Construction Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 support for trades programs, a house-build program, and community support. One recipient, LANSDOWNE UP, describes its own mission as transforming Lansdowne in East St. Louis, Illinois, into a thriving neighborhood, “one person, one property at a time.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $73,913 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,570, with a median of $3,239.
Notable 2025 grants included $13,570 to LANSDOWNE UP, $9,673 to RIVER CITY HABITAT MO for a house-build program, and $6,503 to WOODRUFF CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER for a trades program. The foundation also gave $5,000 to ELMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL and $3,850 to METAMORA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL, both for trades programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists LEANNE SKUSE as director/president, ALLEN CULLINAN as director/treasurer, and ROBERT GATES as director.
River City Construction Foundation Inc is led by Leanne Skuse, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leanne Skuse
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Cullinan
Director & Treasurer
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gates
Director
Secretary Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Atkinson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 River City Construction Foundation Inc
How much does River City Construction Foundation Inc give each year?
River City Construction Foundation Inc gave $74K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 18 grants.
What is River City Construction Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
River City Construction Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,239, and its average grant was $3,890, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does River City Construction Foundation Inc give grants?
River City Construction Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (3 grants).
Does River City Construction Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on River City Construction Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Trades Program" (17 grants).
Who are River City Construction Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
River City Construction Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lansdowne up ($13,570), River City Habitat MO ($9,673) and Woodruff Career and Technical Center ($6,503), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is River City Construction Foundation Inc?
River City Construction Foundation Inc reported $571K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does River City Construction Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for trades programs, a house-build program, and community support. One recipient, LANSDOWNE UP, describes its own mission as transforming Lansdowne in East St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from River City Construction Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is River City Construction Foundation Inc's EIN?
River City Construction Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3990908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does River City Construction Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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