Midland States Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Midland States Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $444,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$444,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$565,911
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2025 was down from $534,400 the year before.
97% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $435,000 | 23 | $816,722 |
| 2024 | $534,400 | 40 | $642,654 |
| 2025 | $444,500 | 32 | $565,911 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristin Stupples 6838 East State Street 2nd Floor, Rockford, IL 61108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 231-2481 |
| What to submit | All applications must be submitted in writing and include copy of organizations tax exempt status determination letter from IRS. |
| Deadlines | August 1 of the year in which the organization wishes the donation to be made. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited by the budget resources of midland states bank foundation. Further, any requests in excess of $50,000 must also be ratified by midland states bank board of directors. |
What Midland States Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $387,000 |
| Missouri | 7 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship | Provide funds for operations. Midland institute for entrepreneurship is dedicted to providing entrepreneurial leadership in communities across the country and assists in establishing ceo programs. | $150,000 |
| Sterling Riverfront Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $25,000 |
| Think Big Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $20,000 |
| Casa of Effingham County | Provide funds for operations | $15,000 |
| Dixon Family YMCA | Provide funds for operations | $12,500 |
| Housing Action Illinois (Hai) | Provide funds for operations | $12,000 |
| Black Zenith Hub NFP | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center | Provde funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Eden's Glory | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Family YMCA of Fayette County | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter DBA Illinois Valley Pads | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Second Story Ministries Inc | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Wesley House Association | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Burpee Museum of Natural History | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Christian Hospital Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Give Something Back | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Grundy County Heroes & Helpers Inc | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Illinois | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Hope for Tommorrow Community Development Center | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| North County Regional Development Associationnorth County Inc | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| One Body Collaboratives DBA Bridges to Prosperity Northern Il | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Pegasus Special Riders Inc | Provide funds for operations. | $7,500 |
| Siu Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Southland Development Authority | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Still I Rise | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| The Neighbor Project | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Trinity House Inc | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Will-Grundy Medical Clinic LTD | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Restore St Louis | Provide funds for operations | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis Inc | Provide funds for operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Stupples
Questions people ask
Does Midland States Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1 of the year in which the organization wishes the donation to be made..
How much does Midland States Bank Foundation give?
$444,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Midland States Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Stupples (Trust Operations Manager).
What does Midland States Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, faith communities and health.