Illinois State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$15.3M
Foundation funders
77
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds Illinois State University Foundation?
Illinois State University Foundation is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($6.5M), Wheeler Foundation ($1.8M), T & W Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $6.4M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
What grants has Illinois State University Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | J & V Flynn Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $3,606,051 |
| 2025 | T & W Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | $1,500,000 |
| 2025 | Wheeler Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $468,000 |
| 2025 | The Missouri Valley Conference | TO DISTRIBUTE NCAA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AND STUDENT ATHLETE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS | $321,622 |
| 2025 | The Owen Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $114,400 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $70,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $52,000 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $42,562 |
| 2025 | Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $37,848 |
| 2025 | Surplus Line Association of Illinois | SCHOLARSHIP | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Macon County | OPERATIONS | $26,000 |
| 2025 | Hewitt M Jane Irr | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $21,414 |
| 2025 | Manatee Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,450 |
| 2025 | Myers Family Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Funks Grove Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ada Belle Welsh Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation | Program Expense | $8,150 |
| 2025 | The Dupage Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP - EDUCATION | $7,900 |
| 2025 | J & V Flynn Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth D Holder Foundation | ELIZABETH D. HOLDER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR NURSING STUDENTS | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,300 |
| 2025 | Martha & Joseph Schrodt | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | RMOC GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | RMOC GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Stephen S and Anne E K Matter | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Florence F Leifheit Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois State University Foundation?
Illinois State University Foundation is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($6.5M), Wheeler Foundation ($1.8M), T & W Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation between 2021–2026.
Who is Illinois State University Foundation's largest funder?
Charities Aid Foundation America is the largest recorded funder of Illinois State University Foundation, with $6.5M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Illinois State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation across 200 grants from 77 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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