Cline-Lofftus Foundation
Accepts applications
Cline-Lofftus Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,000 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 | $165,100 | 13 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William R Pillman 1921 W Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 713-2812 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
What Cline-Lofftus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $116,600 |
| Missouri | 2 | $49,900 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | Educational | $45,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Educational | $30,000 |
| Warren County Historical Society | Educational | $26,000 |
| Monmouth College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Bradley University | Educational | $17,500 |
| Peoria County Historical Society | Educational | $12,000 |
| Des Moines County Historical Society | Educational | $7,000 |
| First Federated Church | Educational | $5,500 |
| Hancock County Historical Society | Educational | $5,500 |
| Stephens College | Educational | $4,900 |
| Smithsonian Institute of American History | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chi Omega Fraternity | Educational | $500 |
| Illinois Valley Public Television | Educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Pillman
- Dorothy A Ricketts
- Mary Ann Penn
Questions people ask
Does Cline-Lofftus Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cline-Lofftus Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Cline-Lofftus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Pillman (President), Dorothy A Ricketts (Treasurer) and Mary Ann Penn (Secretary).
What does Cline-Lofftus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.