Illinois State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$10.9M
Foundation funders
72
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Illinois State University Foundation?
Illinois State University Foundation is funded by 72 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($2.8M), Wheeler Foundation ($1.8M), T & W Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.9M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $3.2M (2024). 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 | T & W Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | $1,500,000 |
| 2025 | Wheeler Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $468,000 |
| 2025 | The Owen Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $114,400 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $70,000 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $42,562 |
| 2025 | Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $37,848 |
| 2025 | Manatee Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | International Corrugated | To support corrugated packaging program by providing pack center sponsorships | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,450 |
| 2025 | Ada Belle Welsh Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 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 | Florence F Leifheit Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Martha & Joseph Schrodt | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Stephen S and Anne E K Matter | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | RMOC GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Weibring Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,600 |
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS 1 | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Breitweiser Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lalita Gordhan Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,156,925 |
| 2024 | Wheeler Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS AND PULSE PROGRAM | $748,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $349,901 |
| 2024 | Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $272,719 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $106,500 |
| 2024 | CORE Construction Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $79,000 |
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 72 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($2.8M), Wheeler Foundation ($1.8M), T & W Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.9M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation between 2020–2026.
Who is Illinois State University Foundation's largest funder?
Charities Aid Foundation America is the largest recorded funder of Illinois State University Foundation, with $2.8M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.9M in grants to Illinois State University Foundation across 200 grants from 72 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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