The Damien Foundation
The Damien Foundation is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $82,916, all listed for general operations; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Damien Foundation at a glance
In short: The Damien Foundation gave $83K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,916
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,877
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,365
- Total assets
- $1,373,906
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% 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 The Damien Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3415 N Sheridan Rd 356, Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: (309) 339-0373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Damien Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Police Officer's Foundation ($21K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports grant dollars going primarily to organizations in Illinois (43%), Colorado (25%), and the District of Columbia (17%), followed by Kansas (7%) and Ohio (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Damien Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $80K (2020) to $94K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Police Officer's Foundation Denver, CO | General Operations | $20,729 |
| Community Needs Agency Chillicothe Chillicothe, IL | General Operations | $9,000 |
| Chillicothe Public Library Chillicothe, IL | General Operations | $7,000 |
| St Jude Catholic School Peoria, IL | General Operations | $7,000 |
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory School Washington, DC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Catholic Dioces of Peoria Peoria, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Washington, DC | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Standing up to Pots North Hampton, OH | General Operations | $3,365 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | General Operations | $3,364 |
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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 | $1,373,906 | $80,865 | $100,753 | $82,916 | 17 | $85,046 | $70,016 | $95,061 |
| 2023 | $1,393,794 | $56,749 | $98,187 | $84,260 | 16 | $86,215 | $53,201 | $84,872 |
| 2022 | $1,435,232 | $65,289 | $110,237 | $93,868 | 16 | $95,803 | $52,543 | $86,194 |
| 2021 | $1,480,180 | $94,248 | $96,893 | $81,648 | 25 | $83,269 | $81,128 | $95,487 |
| 2020 | $1,482,825 | $44,703 | $93,351 | $79,779 | 26 | — | $40,564 | $83,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Damien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 organizations including a police officers’ foundation, a public library, schools, a church, and social-service and environmental organizations. Friendship Place describes its mission as helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as “Save the Bay.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $82,916 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $729 to $20,729, with a median of $3,365. The largest grants included $20,729 to Denver Police Officer’s Foundation, $9,000 to Community Needs Agency Chillicothe, $7,000 each to Chillicothe Public Library and St Jude Catholic School, and $5,000 each to Friendship Place, Our Lady of Victory School, and Catholic Dioces of Peoria. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosemary Weber as president; John L Weber as trustee; and Paul D Weber and Joel T Weber as directors.
The Damien Foundation is led by Rosemary Weber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary Weber
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel T. Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John L. Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul D. Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Damien Foundation
How much does The Damien Foundation give each year?
The Damien Foundation gave $83K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 16 grants.
What is The Damien Foundation's typical grant size?
The Damien Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,365, and its average grant was $4,877, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Damien Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Damien Foundation give grants?
The Damien Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Wichita, KS (3 grants) and Chillicothe, IL (2 grants).
Does The Damien Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Damien Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Damien Foundation's largest grantees?
The Damien Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denver Police Officer's Foundation ($20,729), Community Needs Agency Chillicothe ($9,000) and Chillicothe Public Library ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Damien Foundation?
The Damien Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 The Damien Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a police officers’ foundation, a public library, schools, a church, and social-service and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Damien Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Damien Foundation's EIN?
The Damien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1201690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Damien Foundation 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.
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