The Miles C Hauter Foundation
Accepts applications
The Miles C Hauter Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $284,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $99,950. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$284,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$99,950
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $276,827 the year before.
15% 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 | $286,476 | 14 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $276,827 | 16 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $284,250 | 13 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lawrence Williams IV - Pat Smarjess 5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 685-0033 |
| What to submit | Applications-submit in writing & describe how funds would be used. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $179,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $99,950 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | General purposes of the organization | $99,950 |
| Sun Foundation | General purposes of the organization | $28,300 |
| Christian Center | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Peoria Grown | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Dvi Charitable Foundation | General purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hooked on Fishing | General purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Pilots | General purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Central Illinois Ctr for Blind & Visually Impaired | General purposes of the organization | $8,500 |
| Valleylife | General purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Williams IV
- Patrick J Smarjesse
- Steve Knecht
- Richard D Moore
Questions people ask
Does The Miles C Hauter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Miles C Hauter Foundation give?
$284,250 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Miles C Hauter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Williams IV (Treasurer), Patrick J Smarjesse (Presdient), Steve Knecht (Secretary) and Richard D Moore (Vice President).