The Community Foundation of Macon County
The Community Foundation of Macon County is a public charity based in Decatur, Illinois, also known on its website as the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. The foundation says it brings together charitable funds established by donors to support the long-term vitality of its region. It focuses on building charitable assets, supporting nonprofits, and strengthening communities.
The Community Foundation of Macon County at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation of Macon County gave $7.2M across 152 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Illinois. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,241,214
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 152
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,640
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,866
- Total assets
- $62,618,001
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (43 of 152, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% 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 The Community Foundation of Macon County
- How to Apply
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For the 2026 CommunityWorks cycle, the stated first step was submitting a Letter of Intent; organizations whose LOIs met the criteria and demonstrated feasibility were to be invited to submit a full application.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 CommunityWorks LOI deadline was August 21, 2026, at 5 p.m.; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 CommunityWorks LOI deadline was August 21, 2026, at 5 p.m.; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 S Main St Ste 400, Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 429-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of Macon County
2026 Microgrant Program
The Community Foundation of Macon County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFMC: Microgrants Grant
The Community Foundation of Macon County
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Untold Stories Community Grants
The Community Foundation of Macon County
Amount
Varies (recent awards: $500 - $20,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Community Foundation of Macon County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Behavioral Health Center ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
633 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 491 grants of 633 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Macon, DeWitt, Moultrie, and Piatt Counties as its service area. It says its grantmaking, fund development, and community initiatives are concentrated there. Its stated exception is high school scholarships, for which students must reside in or graduate from a high school in one of those four counties.
In filing year 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to Minnesota, 5% to Florida, 4% to Missouri, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 152 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Community Foundation of Macon County open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 43 of 152 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2020) to $7.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 152 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Behavioral Health Center Decatur, IL | Operations | $1,356,141 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $565,000 |
| YMCA Clinton Clinton, IL | Operations | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of IL Chicago, IL | Operations | $262,196 |
| Encore Development Center Clinton, IL | Operations | $200,000 |
| Decatur Public Schools Decatur, IL | Operations | $156,000 |
| Richland Community College Foundati Decatur, IL | Operations | $143,631 |
| Decatur Area Arts Council Decatur, IL | Operations | $129,758 |
| Northeast Community Fund Decatur, IL | Operations | $126,300 |
| Hope Lutheran Church Palm Desert, CA | Operations | $126,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,618,001 | $10,884,983 | $9,522,849 | $7,241,214 | 152 | $5,240,240 |
| 2024 | $58,946,288 | $7,036,069 | $7,423,180 | $5,743,694 | 144 | $3,085,149 |
| 2023 | $56,344,851 | $12,139,284 | $5,512,638 | $3,954,855 | 118 | $1,068,127 |
| 2022 | $45,524,904 | $4,461,775 | $5,286,410 | $3,891,980 | 116 | $1,632,719 |
| 2021 | $52,943,116 | $9,453,125 | $5,209,461 | $4,250,076 | 103 | $2,337,714 |
| 2020 | $45,152,952 | $4,454,174 | $4,459,238 | $3,462,586 | 99 | $1,566,964 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to connect donors’ philanthropic goals with the needs of Macon County and, through leadership and community engagement, identify and address those needs. Its website names education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development as strategic priorities for grantmaking. The filing also describes education work involving early childhood education, literacy, youth leadership, and college preparation.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. Heritage Behavioral Health Center describes its mission as providing affordable treatment for emotional, mental, and addictive disorders and promoting behavioral health in the greater Macon County area. The Decatur Area Arts Council says it works to develop opportunities for and appreciation of cultural activities. Northeast Community Fund describes services including food, clothing, and assistance with expenses such as utilities, medical costs, and rent. Decatur Public Schools Foundation says it supports quality programs in Decatur Public Schools by making funds available for approved grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 152 grants totaling $7,241,214. Individual grants ranged from $5,200 to $1,356,141, with a median grant of $12,866. The largest listed grant was $1,356,141 to Heritage Behavioral Health Center for operations. Other large grants included $565,000 to University of Minnesota Foundation, $500,000 to YMCA Clinton, $262,196 to Planned Parenthood of Illinois, and $200,000 to Encore Development Center, all for operations.
The foundation’s website describes CommunityWorks as an endowed grant program supporting workforce development, education, and environmental sustainability. It reported awarding $400,000 through CommunityWorks in 2024. Its 2024 Impact200 program awarded $200,000; listed recipients included Hope Lives Youth Ranch ($40,000), Macon County SKILLS/Macon-Piatt ROE #39 ($34,000), Project Read Plus ($30,000), and Northeast Community Fund ($29,300).
The 2026 CommunityWorks program description set out a Letter of Intent followed by an invitation to submit a full application for proposals meeting program criteria. The stated LOI deadline was August 21, 2026, which has passed. The 2026 Microgrant portal is closed, and recipients were announced on March 3, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Natalie Beck as CEO and Michele Batman as COO. It also lists Steve Grohne as treasurer and Linda Carolton-Huber, Lindsey Craycraft, Michelle Gross, Dr. Perry Guaglianone, Cordell Ingram, Rich Kaczynski, and Kris Lutt as board members.
The Community Foundation of Macon County is led by Natalie Beck, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalie Beck
CEO
President → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Dana Ray
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Batman
COO
Vice President → COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $125K (2025)
Duane Noland
Vice Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Lutt
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Samuels
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Kaczynski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Wilkins
Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Nestler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Guaglianone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Grohne
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Reedy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Craycraft
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cordell Ingram
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Carolton-Huber
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kara Demirjian Huss (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kendall Briscoe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Shelton (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Mansur (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Funk (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Holder White (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Najiba Benabess (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $173K, to Natalie Beck (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Macon County
How much does The Community Foundation of Macon County give each year?
The Community Foundation of Macon County gave $7.2M across 152 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.7M across 144 grants.
What is The Community Foundation of Macon County's typical grant size?
The Community Foundation of Macon County's median grant in 2025 was $12,866, and its average grant was $47,640, across 152 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Community Foundation of Macon County that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Community Foundation of Macon County give grants?
The Community Foundation of Macon County gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (68 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants), Sanibel, FL (6 grants) and Springfield, IL (6 grants).
Does The Community Foundation of Macon County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 150 grants with a stated purpose on The Community Foundation of Macon County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (150 grants).
Who are The Community Foundation of Macon County's largest grantees?
The Community Foundation of Macon County's largest 2025 grantees include Heritage Behavioral Health Center ($1,356,141), University of Minnesota Foundation ($565,000) and YMCA Clinton ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Community Foundation of Macon County?
The Community Foundation of Macon County reported $62.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What does The Community Foundation of Macon County fund?
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to connect donors’ philanthropic goals with the needs of Macon County and, through leadership and community engagement, identify and address those needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Community Foundation of Macon County?
For the 2026 CommunityWorks cycle, the stated first step was submitting a Letter of Intent; organizations whose LOIs met the criteria and demonstrated feasibility were to be invited to submit a full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Community Foundation of Macon County's EIN?
The Community Foundation of Macon County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1372729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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