Henry Safford Peacock Foundation
Accepts applications
Henry Safford Peacock Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,430 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$116,430
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,081 the year before.
19% 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 | $76,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $99,081 | 48 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $116,430 | 41 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Henry Safford Peacock Foundatio PO Box 37, Lincoln, IL 62656 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 978-6365 |
| What to submit | Letter form describing: the charitable organization and structure, charitable purpose and goals of the organization and specified purpose of solicited funds. |
What Henry Safford Peacock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $31,000 |
| Arizona | 8 | $21,430 |
| Illinois | 6 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New England | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Area YMCA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Found | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Verdecares Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brain Behavior Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Belgrade Lakes Association | Nature conservation | $5,000 |
| Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association | Nature preserve | $5,000 |
| The Travis Mills Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rio Verde Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,430 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Quail and Upland Game Alliance | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wycliff Bible Translators | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Acres | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association-Connecticut | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hydrocephalus Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Children camps | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health research | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | Health research | $1,000 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Associa | Health research | $1,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Health research | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Health research | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Adoption assistance | $1,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Religious | $1,000 |
| Justa Center | Homeless | $1,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Religious | $1,000 |
| Ms Association of America | Health research | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Homeless care | $1,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie P Peacock
- James H Peacock
Questions people ask
Does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation give?
$116,430 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Henry Safford Peacock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie P Peacock (Vice President) and James H Peacock (President).
What does Henry Safford Peacock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and housing and homelessness.