A E Staley Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyDecatur, Illinois · EIN 37-6023961 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$316K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley Museum | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $70,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MI | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Decaturmacon County | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Illinois Div | Peoria, IL | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $22,000 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| United Way of Decatur & Macon County | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Decatur | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Macon County | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Hieronymus Mueller Family Foundation | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Richland Community College Foundation | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Illinois | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Greater St Louis Boy Scout Trust Fund | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Decatur Family YMCA | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| U of I Springfield | Springfield, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Webster-Cantrell Hall | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Decatur Animal Shelter | Decatur, IL | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $300,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $302,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103854
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6023961
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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