The Community Foundation of
The Community Foundation of Macon County is a public charity based in Decatur, Illinois, serving the Macon County area. Also known as the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, the organization functions as a donor-advised fund and community foundation dedicated to connecting philanthropic resources with community needs through strategic grantmaking and community engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.9M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.7M
+45.2% YoY
Grant Count
144
+22.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To connect the philanthropic goals of donors with the needs of Macon County, and through leadership and community engagement, identify and address those needs.
Core Values: The Foundation operates according to four core values: responsibility, integrity, and excellence in its operations.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education improvement, including early childhood education quality and availability, school culture, and workforce readiness
- Human services programs to enhance quality of life in the Macon County area
- Diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives
- Programs addressing gender, economic, religious, racial, and cultural disparities
- Funding for education, housing, health, economic opportunities, sustainability, arts, and youth empowerment
Notable Education Initiatives:
- Funding for preschool programs and summer literacy programs
- Support for youth leadership cohorts serving high school students across the county
- Funding for public school college prep academies
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves Macon County, Illinois, with headquarters in Decatur. While the primary focus is local, the Foundation's giving extends to Illinois, Florida, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $56,344,851 (as of 2023); $58,946,288 (most recent filing)
Total Giving: $6,389,650
Total Revenues: $12,139,284 (2023)
Total Expenses: $5,512,638 (2023)
Historical Impact: The Foundation has awarded $50 million in grants since 2000.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,946,288 | $56,344,851 | $45,524,904 |
| Revenue | $7,036,069 | $12,139,284 | $4,461,775 |
| Expenses | $7,423,180 | $5,512,638 | $5,286,410 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,085,149 | $1,068,127 | $1,632,719 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of
2026 Microgrant Program
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFMC: Microgrants Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Untold Stories Community Grants
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Varies (recent awards: $500 - $20,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Natalie Beck
Staff Size: 11 employees (as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE BECK | PRESIDENT | 40 | $184,490 |
| MICHELE BATMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $116,902 |
| LINDSEY CRAYCRAFT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE GROHNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE GROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR PERRY GUAGLIANONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARA DEMIRJIAN HUSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICH KACZYNSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRIS LUTT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY NESTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DUANE NOLAND | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR DANA RAY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JILL REEDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT SAMUELS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONY WILKINS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024:** The Foundation announced the establishment of the Wiesemann Family Scholarship Program, an endowed scholarship funded by Bob and Kathy Wiesemann with $1 million in initial funding.
$1.2 Million in Basic Human Needs Grants - Community Foundation Sonoma CountySubject 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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