Vermilion Healthcare Foundation
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation is a private foundation based in Danville, Illinois. Its stated purpose is to enhance the Danville area’s quality of life through grants, with emphasis on health and education initiatives.
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation at a glance
In short: Vermilion Healthcare Foundation gave $635K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $634,841
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,323
- +39.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,636,697
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vermilion Healthcare Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should begin with a general project outline, then submit the application and supporting materials. The Foundation’s filing states that eligible organizations must qualify under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(c)(1).
- Review Cycle
- The website lists grant deadlines of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. The September 15, 2026 deadline has passed; the next listed deadline is December 15, 2026. The subsequent listed deadlines are March 15, 2027 and June 15, 2027.
- Deadline
- The website lists grant deadlines of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynthia Peck
Mailing address: PO Box 1853, Danville, IL 61834-1853
Phone: (217) 431-7021
Website: https://vermilionhealthcarefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vermilion Healthcare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OSF ($287K). Together the top 10 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 76 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated mission centers on the Danville area. Its website describes grants to local organizations, and all grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vermilion Healthcare Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $478K (2022) to $673K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF Danville, IL | Grants to Support the Mission of the Hospital | $287,420 |
| OSF Healthcare Foundation Danville, IL | 2nd installment for osf shmc occupational and physical therapy addition | $70,766 |
| Danville Christian Academyhope Unlimited Church Danville, IL | Grants to Support the Mission of the Academy/Church | $60,000 |
| Cris Healthy Aging Danville, IL | Nutrition Program | $37,500 |
| Schlarman Academy Danville, IL | North Campus Gym Doors | $35,000 |
| United Way of Danville Area Danville, IL | United Way Food 4 the Children Program | $26,262 |
| Danville Family YMCA Danville, IL | Pool Chair Lift and Security System | $25,000 |
| It Takes a Village Danville, IL | Itav Mentorship Program | $25,000 |
| Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center Danville, IL | Forensic Investigator | $18,500 |
| Roxy's House Homer, IL | Barn Rent | $10,800 |
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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 | $13,636,697 | $916,738 | $740,307 | $634,841 | 15 | $664,561 | $852,839 | $624,082 |
| 2024 | $12,976,484 | $728,482 | $645,818 | $545,650 | 18 | $575,529 | $640,382 | $622,014 |
| 2023 | $11,266,200 | $1,045,468 | $760,613 | $672,536 | 19 | $697,455 | $996,157 | $528,451 |
| 2022 | $10,756,036 | $792,717 | $562,553 | $478,123 | 10 | $501,356 | $741,831 | $609,625 |
| 2021 | $13,548,896 | $1,085,763 | $671,842 | $574,306 | 14 | — | $1,025,118 | $615,960 |
| 2019 | $11,077,749 | $374,520 | $614,865 | $536,365 | 19 | — | $319,372 | $551,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vermilion Healthcare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $624K 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
The Foundation’s mission is “to enhance the Danville area’s quality of life through the prudent funding of grants with emphasis on health and education initiatives.” Its guidelines give preferential consideration to health and education initiatives and state that it supports eligible not-for-profit corporations.
Its 2025 grants included support for a hospital’s mission and an occupational and physical therapy addition, a nutrition program, school facilities, food assistance, a mentorship program, child advocacy, and arts-facility improvements. Among its grantees, CRIS Healthy Aging describes its mission as helping older adults and people with disabilities remain safe, healthy, and independent at home. United Way of Danville Area says it works to reduce poverty and support programs that improve health, educational, and financial stability opportunities. The Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center describes its work as conducting forensic interviews in potential child-abuse cases and advocating for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $634,841. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $287,420, with a median of $25,000. Larger awards included $287,420 to OSF to support the hospital’s mission; $70,766 to OSF Healthcare Foundation for the second installment for an occupational and physical therapy addition; and $60,000 to Danville Christian AcademyHope Unlimited Church to support the mission of the academy and church.
The Foundation’s website says qualified organizations should first email an outline of the proposed project in general terms, then submit an application form, proposal narrative, required attachments, and financial statements. Its guidelines limit eligibility to organizations tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(c)(1), and do not allow an organization to use a fiscal sponsor to obtain tax-exempt status; use of a fiscal agent by an already eligible organization is allowed. Follow-up reporting on grant expenditures is required. Grants are not usually made for routine operating needs or annual giving. Applicants are asked to plan projects in light of community needs and consider future funding sources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Con Batemen as chair and Amy Hoose as vice chair. Directors listed are Chuck Kasper, Curtis Girouard, Jaclyn Vinson, James E. Christison, James Mulvaney, James D. Anderson, Judd C. Peck, and Mark A. Lindvahl.
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation is led by Con Batemen, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Con Batemen
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Kasper
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Vinson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Anderson
Director
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Christison
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Mulvaney
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judd C. Peck
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary M. Bateman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Girouard
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oj Harrison
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Lindvahl
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mellen-Irle
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curt Towne
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb McCarter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Gifford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Shanks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hoose
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Davis
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: David Bateman (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Janet Payne (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lesley Shore (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah Wilson (2024) — Director
- Former: Curtis D. Towne (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: David George (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Earl Hill (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Welch (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Justice Rita B. Garman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John Shane (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank L. Brunacci (2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Bolton (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Andreas Coleman (2019) — Director
- Former: Jared C. Rogers (2019) — Director
- Former: Melvin Myers (2019) — Director
- Former: Neal M. Ehrlich (2019) — Honorary Director
- Former: Rita B. Garman (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert Muirhead (2019) — Honorary Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vermilion Healthcare Foundation
How much does Vermilion Healthcare Foundation give each year?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation gave $635K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $546K across 18 grants.
What is Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's typical grant size?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,323, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vermilion Healthcare Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Vermilion Healthcare Foundation give grants?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, IL (14 grants).
Does Vermilion Healthcare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's largest grantees?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include OSF ($287,420), OSF Healthcare Foundation ($70,766) and Danville Christian Academyhope Unlimited Church ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vermilion Healthcare Foundation?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $665K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $624K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vermilion Healthcare Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to enhance the Danville area’s quality of life through the prudent funding of grants with emphasis on health and education initiatives.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vermilion Healthcare Foundation?
The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Vermilion Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1225688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vermilion Healthcare Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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