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Julius W Hegeler II Foundation

Accepts applications Danville, Illinois · EIN 371302455

Julius W Hegeler II Foundation is a private foundation in Danville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $2.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.

40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.4 million14$63.9 million
2024$3.3 million15$65.9 million

How to apply

ContactLois Wise
1714 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL 61832
Phone or email(217) 442-1521
What to submitApplication form needs to be completed describing in detail the proposed use of the requested funds. Application must include proof of grantee 501(c)(3) status. Use of requested funds must prove that it supports the nonprofit charitable purpose. Grantee should also include other financial information to demostrate need.
Restrictions501 (c) (3) organizations

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Julius W Hegeler II Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois15$3.3 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
East Central Illinois Athletic Association
Danville, IL
Support for light project$2.4 million
David S Palmer Arena
Danville, IL
Support for local arena$304,200
Osf Healthcare Foundation
Danville, IL
Support local hospital$255,000
Danville Area Community College Foundation
Danville, IL
Support educational programs$87,574
Danville Foundation for Industrial Growth
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$52,800
United Way of Danville
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$50,000
Balloons Over Vermilion
Danville, IL
Support of community event$45,000
Ambucs
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$30,000
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
Landscaping project$30,000
Danville Soccer Association
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$25,000
Vermilion County Museum
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$25,000
Art League of Danville
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$18,000
Danville Public School Foundation
Danville, IL
Support for 365 club$10,000
Vermilion Festival Chorus
Danville, IL
Support of community event$5,000
The Dwelling Place of Vermilion County
Danville, IL
Support for local community development$4,901

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Julius W Hegeler II Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Julius W Hegeler II Foundation give?

$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs Julius W Hegeler II Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Philip Muehl (President/Director), Mary Norenberg (Secretary), Lois Wise (Executive Director) and Gilbert Saikley (Director).

What does Julius W Hegeler II Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.

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