Southeastern Illinois Community
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Effingham, Illinois. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a philanthropic institution serving multiple counties in southeastern Illinois. The foundation was established in 1999 and has been tax-exempt since February 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.3M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+64.0% YoY
Grant Count
59
+28.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+27.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life of citizens in the region by identifying and addressing current and anticipated community needs and raising, managing, and distributing funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services.
Primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grant program with multiple funding opportunities. Typical grant awards range from $5,066 to $10,000,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves residents and communities throughout the following counties: Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, and Shelby counties in Illinois. Preference is given to applicants attending Illinois colleges.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $74,290,018
- 2023: $72,900,000
Annual Activity:
- 2024 Total Revenues: $5,954,454
- 2024 Total Expenses: $8,113,068
- 2023 Total Revenues: $8,450,000
- 2023 Total Expenses: $6,030,000
Liabilities:
- 2023: $1,150,000
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,290,018 | $72,894,928 | $71,606,534 |
| Revenue | $5,954,454 | $8,452,142 | $6,847,115 |
| Expenses | $8,113,068 | $6,026,594 | $19,713,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $935,871 | $654,699 | $440,100 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
24 open opportunities from Southeastern Illinois Community
Arland D. Williams Jr. Scholarship
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY
Amount
$3,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Captain R. Dean and Mary E. Postlewaite Scholarship
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Coles County Peace and Justice Fund Grant Program
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY
Amount
US $1,000 - US $7,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK DETERS | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JULIE EVERETT | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SCOTT BLOOMBERG | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| RYAN ORRICK | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| OLIVIA KOESTER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MEL STOCK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JAKE DIVELY | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MANDY LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ALEX PLEASANT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 45 | $115,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple scholarship and grant programs in recent years, including the Diane Siemer Scholarship and partnerships with local organizations such as the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Ben Harrington Youth Sports Fund was established in memory of Benjamin Cole Harrington of Mattoon to support youth sports programs. The foundation continues to expand its grant offerings, with programs like the Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Visual Arts and Youth designed to support community development and youth initiatives in Effingham County.
SICF Announces Anderson Visual Arts and Youth Grant ProgramsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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