Children's Museum of Illinois
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$745K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Children's Museum of Illinois?
Children's Museum of Illinois is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Macon County ($373K), John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee ($135K), James Millikin Trust a ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $745K in grants to Children's Museum of Illinois between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Macon County | $373,048 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | $134,623 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| James Millikin Trust a | $95,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Memorial Health System Group | $53,050 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Amherst F Hardy Foundation | $41,942 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation | $25,315 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Association of Children's Museums Inc | $15,550 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nims Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $175K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $139K.
What grants has Children's Museum of Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $45,550 |
| 2025 | Memorial Health System Group | SEE PART IV EDIBLE EXPLORATIONS EXHIBIT | $26,050 |
| 2025 | James Millikin Trust a | CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $21,637 |
| 2025 | Association of Children's Museums Inc | SIMONS FOUNDATION MATH LITERACY COHORT PARTICIPATION | $15,550 |
| 2025 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $126,465 |
| 2024 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,750 |
| 2023 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $76,136 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $64,700 |
| 2023 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,915 |
| 2023 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $13,315 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $35,923 |
| 2022 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $11,850 |
| 2022 | Memorial Health System Group | SEE PART IV 2022 MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,135 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $48,110 |
| 2021 | James Millikin Trust a | CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Memorial Health System Group | 2020 MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,142 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $52,300 |
| 2020 | James Millikin Trust a | CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Memorial Health System Group | SEE PART IV 2020 MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP. | $7,000 |
| 2020 | Nims Foundation | DONATION | $6,000 |
| 2020 | John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Amherst F Hardy Foundation | NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Children's Museum of Illinois?
Children's Museum of Illinois is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Macon County ($373K), John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee ($135K), James Millikin Trust a ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $745K in grants to Children's Museum of Illinois between 2019–2025.
Who is Children's Museum of Illinois's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Macon County is the largest recorded funder of Children's Museum of Illinois, with $373K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Children's Museum of Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $745K in grants to Children's Museum of Illinois across 29 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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