Gilmore Foundation
Accepts applications
Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $640,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.6 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$640,000
- Assets$85.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 25 | $71.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 25 | $77.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 28 | $85.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gilmore Foundation 5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 685-0033 |
| What to submit | No formal form exists |
What Gilmore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 27 | $3.3 million |
| California | 1 | $345,278 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Peoria Leadership Council | Matching gift/support organizational missions | $640,000 |
| Univ of Ill College of Medicine-Peoria | Educational program support | $580,785 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Educational exhibit support/lsc designated/america250 | $510,000 |
| DAF360 Giving | Local community charitable support | $345,278 |
| Illinois Central College | Workforce equity initiative-heartland health start-up | $333,333 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | Musical program support | $200,000 |
| Bradley University | Educational/athletics program support | $150,000 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | Local community charitable support | $150,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Charitable hunger support | $100,000 |
| Distillery Labs | Program year 1 of 2 | $80,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships, arts education underwriting & improve community collaborations | $60,000 |
| WTVP | Television broadcast charitable support | $60,000 |
| Big Picture Initiative | Local community charitable support | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Peoria | Matching grant | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals | Telethon | $50,000 |
| Peoria Notre Dame High School | Educational program support | $47,836 |
| Peoria Historical Society | Historical education & preservation support | $40,000 |
| Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Richwoods high school ib program/educational support | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Educational program support | $25,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation | Local community charitable support | $25,000 |
| Children's Home | Local community charitable support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable disaster support | $10,000 |
| Epc | Local community charitable support | $10,000 |
| First Federated Church | Religious program support | $10,000 |
| Heart of Illinois United Way | Charitable campaign support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Festival Orchestra | Musical program support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation | Religious program support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Local community charitable support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Oberhelman
- Lawrence Williams IV
- Nathan R Miller
- Sid Banwart
- Sara Rusch
- Katie McCord Jenkins
- Todd Sheridan
- Jon Michael
- Scott Martin
- Chris Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gilmore Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Gilmore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Oberhelman (President & Director), Lawrence Williams IV (Treasurer & Director), Nathan R Miller (Secretary & Director) and Sid Banwart (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Gilmore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.