Cakora Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cakora Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pekin, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$458,791
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,500 | 16 | $477,884 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 16 | $471,127 |
| 2025 | $42,500 | 15 | $458,791 |
How to apply
Cakora Family Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cakora Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $42,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | General | $7,000 |
| Pekin United Way | General | $6,000 |
| Individual | General | $6,000 |
| Miller Senior Center | General | $4,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pekin | General | $2,500 |
| Pekin Union Mission | General | $2,500 |
| Pekin Park Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Tazewell County Resource Center | General | $2,000 |
| Adult and Teen Challenge | General | $2,000 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | General | $1,500 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | General | $1,000 |
| Tazewell County Children's Advocacy | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Pekin Outreach Center | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice F Cakora
- Mack Cakora
Questions people ask
Does Cakora Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cakora Family Charitable Trust give?
$42,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cakora Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice F Cakora (Trustee) and Mack Cakora (Trustee).
What does Cakora Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.