COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY

Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024

DECATUR, ILEIN 371372729 Website

Annual Giving

$5.7M+45% YoY

Grants

144

Median Grant

$20K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

To connect the philanthropic goals of donors with the needs of Macon County, and through leadership and community engagement, identify and address those needs.

Focus Areas

k-12 educationhigher educationfaith-based organizationshealthcare servicesmental health and behavioral healthfood securityhomelessness and housing servicesyouth development

Grant Types

operating support

Funded Initiatives

Adult Scholarship Fund; high school senior scholarships; grants to local organizations; 380+ funds stewarded; $46 million in assets; $4.6 million in grants in 2023

How to Apply

Scholarships: Applications accepted January 1 - March 1 deadline for fall semester funding. Must complete online at heartofillinois.org. Grants: Up to $10,000 annually to local organizations for programming in youth, education, senior services.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+45%

$5.7M

Grants

144

Median

$20K

States

2023+2%

$4.0M

Grants

118

Median

$17K

States

2022

$3.9M

Grants

116

Median

$20K

States

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$58.9M

$6.4M(10.8%)

2023

$56.3M

$4.6M(8.2%)

2022

$45.5M

$4.5M(9.8%)

2021

$52.9M

$4.5M(8.4%)

2020

$45.2M

$3.7M(8.3%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.