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Donald E Fike Family Foundation

EIN 45-2548424 · IL · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in IL, TN, OH +12
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Donald E Fike Family Foundation based in IL paid 54 grants totaling $977.8K to 54 organizations across 15 states. Individual grants ranged from $335 to $100K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included REFUGE RANCH, ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, and RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$25,027,882
Giving (latest yr)
$977,835
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
54
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
54
States reached
15
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Refuge Ranch$100,000
  • St Jude Children's Research Hospital$80,000
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Illinois$35,000
  • Tonica United Methodist Church$35,000
  • American Cancer Society Hope Lodge$30,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$625,835 · 38 grants
  • Tennessee$100,000 · 2 grants
  • Ohio$30,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$30,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (54)

Refuge Ranch
Rochester, IL
To Help Rediscover and Focus on What Matters Most IN Life by Providing Time and Space for Meaningful Gatherings, Intentional Experiences and Needed Solitude.
$100,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
To Advance Cures, and Means of Prevention, for Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research and Treatment.
$80,000
Tonica United Methodist Church
Tonica, IL
To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
$35,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Illinois
Springfield, IL
To Provide Programs to Support the Well-being of Children and Provides a Home Away From Home for Families With Children Receiving Medical Care
$35,000
Special Olympics Illinois
Normal, IL
Provide Year-round Sports Training and Athletic Competition IN a Variety of Olympic-type Sports for Children and Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
$30,000
Honor Flight
Columbus, OH
To Celebrate America's Veterans by Inviting Them to Share IN a Day of Honor at Our Nation's Memorials
$30,000
American Humane
Washington, DC
Helping Ensure the Safety, Welfare and Well-being of Animals
$30,000
Vested Interest IN K9S Inc
East Taunton, MA
To Provide Bullet and Stab Protective Vests and Other Assistance for K9S of Law Enforcement and Other Related Agencies Throughout the United States
$30,000
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
Rochester, MN
Provide a Supportive Environment for Patients IN Cancer Treatment and Their Caregivers
$30,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Short Hills, NJ
Dedicated to Curing Spinal Cord Injury by Advancing Innovative Research and Improving the Quality of Life for Individuals and Families Impacted by Paralysis.
$25,000
Dream Flights
Carson City, NV
Honoring Military Veterans and Seniors With Flights IN Stearman Biplanes
$25,000
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
To Improve Human Health Through Education and Discovery
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Donald E Fike Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Donald E Fike Family Foundation reported 54 itemized grants totaling $977.8K. Individual grants ranged from $335 to $100K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include REFUGE RANCH, ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, among 54 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Donald E Fike Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Donald E Fike Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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