Paul A Funk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul A Funk Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $222,860 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$222,860
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $228,500 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $228,500 | 43 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $222,860 | 44 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Paul A Funk Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Paul A Funk Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 44 | $222,860 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Community College Foundation | Educational fund | $50,000 |
| University of Illinois College of Aces 65 Munford Hall | Agricultural scholarships | $35,000 |
| YMCA | Strong kids program | $12,500 |
| Baby Fold | Adoption services | $10,000 |
| Isu Foundation Rambo House | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| United Way of McLean County | General | $10,000 |
| McCormick Foundation | Tutoring program | $7,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America WD Bouce Council | General | $5,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Educational fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Aid | Stuff the bus program | $5,000 |
| Illinois 4-H Foundation Inc 125 Mumford Hall | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Development Office | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| McLean County Historical Society | General | $5,000 |
| Dale Township Fire Department | Rescue squad | $4,000 |
| Home Sweet Home Mission | General | $4,000 |
| Mid Central Community Action | Neville house | $3,000 |
| Milestones Early Learning Center | Child care | $3,000 |
| Music Connection Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation Co Salomon Smith Barney | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Hope Outreach Programs | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Community Cancer Center | Medical treatment | $2,000 |
| Gibson Area Food Pantry Co Rick Ertell | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Gibson City Area Music Foundation | Music education | $2,000 |
| Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd #5 | Educational fund | $2,000 |
| Heyworth Ambulance Service | Medical treatment | $2,000 |
| Heyworth High School | General | $2,000 |
| Ministry & More Inc | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Mount Hope Township Fire Dept | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Mount Pisgah Food Pantry | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Mt Hope-Funks Grove Ambulance | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Peace Meals St Nutrition Prog E Illinois University | Senior nutrition program | $2,000 |
| Randolph Twp Fire Protection District | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Illinois Special Olympics | General | $1,500 |
| New Hope Missionary Baptist Church | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| American Legion | General | $1,000 |
| Apostolic Pentecostal Church | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| City of Refuge Food Pantry | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Eastview Christian Food Pantry | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Mount Hope Township Food Pantry | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Food pantry | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Duncan Funk
- Clint Rehtmeyer
- Rey Jannusch
- Leigh Ann Sharp
- Amy Wells Gruner
- Bradley Kuehl
Questions people ask
Does Paul A Funk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul A Funk Foundation give?
$222,860 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Paul A Funk Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Duncan Funk (Trustee), Clint Rehtmeyer (Trustee), Rey Jannusch (Trustee) and Leigh Ann Sharp (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Paul A Funk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.