COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY
Annual Giving
$5.7M+45% YoY
Grants
144
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
102
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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
Grant Types
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
$5.7M
Grants
144
Median
$20K
States
10
$4.0M
Grants
118
Median
$17K
States
11
$3.9M
Grants
116
Median
$20K
States
12
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$46K
75th Pctile
$410K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $46K.
Largest Recent Grants
$410K
2024
HEIGHTS FOUNDATION
FL · OPERATIONS
$346K
2024
HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
IL · OPERATIONS
$228K
2024
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
IL · OPERATIONS
$202K
2024
DOVE
IL · OPERATIONS
$180K
2024
ST TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
IL · OPERATIONS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.