Gilmore Foundation

EIN 27-1400179 · IL · NTEE T20

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$50K Funds in IL, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gilmore Foundation based in IL paid 28 grants totaling $3.6M to 28 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $640K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included GREATER PEORIA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, UNIV OF ILL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PEORIA, and PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$65,621,792
Giving (latest yr)
$3,617,232
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
28
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Greater Peoria Leadership Council$640,000
  • Univ of Ill College of Medicine-peoria$580,785
  • Peoria Riverfront Museum$510,000
  • Daf360 Giving$345,278
  • Illinois Central College$333,333

Where grants went

  • Illinois$3,271,954 · 27 grants
  • California$345,278 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

Greater Peoria Leadership Council
Peoria, IL
Matching Gift/support Organizational Missions
$640,000
Univ of Ill College of Medicine-peoria
Peoria, IL
Educational Program Support
$580,785
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria, IL
Educational Exhibit Support/lsc Designated/america250
$510,000
Daf360 Giving
San Francisco, CA
Local Community Charitable Support
$345,278
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
Workforce Equity Initiative-heartland Health Start-up
$333,333
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Peoria, IL
Musical Program Support
$200,000
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Peoria, IL
Local Community Charitable Support
$150,000
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
Educational/athletics Program Support
$150,000
Midwest Food Bank
Peoria, IL
Charitable Hunger Support
$100,000
Distillery Labs
Peoria, IL
Program Year 1 of 2
$80,000
Wtvp
Peoria, IL
Television Broadcast Charitable Support
$60,000
Peoria Ballet
Peoria, IL
Scholarships, Arts Education Underwriting & Improve Community Collaborations
$60,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Gilmore Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Gilmore Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $3.6M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $640K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include GREATER PEORIA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, UNIV OF ILL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PEORIA, PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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