Donald E Fike Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGalesburg, Illinois · EIN 45-2548424 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$978K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$25M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
29% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuge Ranch | Rochester, IL | To help rediscover and focus on what matters most in life by providing time and space for meaningful gatherings, intentional experiences… | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $80,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Illinois | Springfield, IL | To provide programs to support the well-being of children and provides a home away from home for families with children receiving medical… | $35,000 |
| Tonica United Methodist Church | Tonica, IL | To make disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge | Rochester, MN | Provide a supportive environment for patients in cancer treatment and their caregivers | $30,000 |
| American Humane | Washington, DC | Helping ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of animals | $30,000 |
| Honor Flight | Columbus, OH | To celebrate america's veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation's memorials | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual… | $30,000 |
| Vested Interest in K9s Inc | East Taunton, MA | To provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance for k9s of law enforcement and other related agencies throughout the… | $30,000 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Short Hills, NJ | Dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families… | $25,000 |
| Dream Flights | Carson City, NV | Honoring military veterans and seniors with flights in stearman biplanes | $25,000 |
| Illinois Valley Animal Rescue | Peru, IL | To rescue and provide care and comfort for abused, neglected and homeless animals | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Chicago, IL | To improve human health through education and discovery | $25,000 |
| Pet Project | Ottawa, IL | To provide shelter and adoption services for cats and dogs | $25,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities to serve our nation by… | $20,000 |
| Knox County YMCA | Galesburg, IL | To support programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all people | $20,000 |
| Mission K9 Rescue | Needville, TX | To rescue, reunite, re-home, rehabilitate and repair any retired working dog that has served mankind in some capacity | $20,000 |
| National Railroad Hall of Fame | Galesburg, IL | To establish and maintain a national railroad hall of fame for the education of the public and the preservation of railroad history. | $20,000 |
| National Stearman Foundation | Galesburg, IL | To preserve and display historical stearman aircraft and educate the public about their role in our nation's history | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller, who laid down his life to save others on september 11, 2001 and to honor our military… | $20,000 |
| Discovery Depot Children's Museum | Galesburg, IL | To provide interactive hands-on experiences for children that touch on the history, culture, arts, industry, education, and traditions in… | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Special Recreation Association | Aurora, IL | Provide equitable access to leisure & recreation activities for people of all ages and abilities | $15,000 |
| Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women's Shelter | Galesburg, IL | To share god's love with all who seek assistance with food, clothing, shelter and counseling | $15,000 |
| Gateway Services | Princeton, IL | Provide services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities | $15,000 |
| Thrive | Galesburg, IL | To create opportunities for individuals to maximize independence & potential | $15,000 |
| Aden Lamps Foundation | Lasalle, IL | Provide tools and information to parents of newborns on safe sleeping practices and preventing death due to suid/sids | $10,000 |
| Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute | Peoria, IL | Improve the lives of individuals affected by bleeding, clotting, or other blood disorders | $10,000 |
| Critter Cove | Galesburg, IL | Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned wildlife and domestic animals | $10,000 |
| Easterseals Central Illinois | Chicago, IL | Provide exceptional services to children with developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential | $10,000 |
| Fish of Galesburg | Galesburg, IL | To provide food assistance to families and individuals in need. | $10,000 |
| Friendship House | Ottawa, IL | To instruct and train persons with developmental disabilities to attain an independent and productive life. | $10,000 |
| Galesburg Christian School Association Inc | Galesburg, IL | Galesburg christian school is committed to providing a christ-centered, complete educational experience to each student | $10,000 |
| Galesburg Community Arts Center | Galesburg, IL | Connecting the community to the arts through exhibitions, performances, art education and experiences | $10,000 |
| Galesburg Hospitals' Ambulance Service | Galesburg, IL | Provide ambulance service in knox, warren and neighboring counties | $10,000 |
| Hub Senior Center | Rochelle, IL | Provide activities and program that promote physical, mental, and social wellness | $10,000 |
| Illinois Valley Pads | Lasalle, IL | Provide shelter, food, and services to people in need | $10,000 |
| Illinois Valley YMCA | Peru, IL | To support programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all people | $10,000 |
| Jefferson County Comprehensive Services Inc | Mt Vernon, IL | Connecting individuals with disability addictions or functional limitations with appropriately determined services to improve their quality… | $10,000 |
| Keokuk Public Library Foundation | Keokuk, IA | Activities for the betterment of the keokuk public library and its patrons | $10,000 |
| Knox County Historical Sites | Knoxville, IL | Promote history and preserve artifacts for knox county | $10,000 |
| Lesters Feet Foundation Inc | Dry Ridge, KY | To help families with financial burdens who have children with life altering illnesses. | $10,000 |
| Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank | Galesburg, IL | Building healthy communities by ending diaper need and period poverty through access, education, and advocacy | $10,000 |
| Rochelle Rescue Mission | Rochelle, IL | Christian homeless shelter that strives to help those in need with temporary housing and connections to resources | $10,000 |
| Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises | Sterling, IL | Advocacy, empowerment, and the development of independent functioning skills of individuals with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Serendipittys Sanctuary of Hope Animal Rescue | Galesburg, IL | Provide a safe haven for animals in need | $10,000 |
| St Jude - Fore the Kids | Galesburg, IL | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $10,000 |
| Tough2gether Foundation | Wamego, KS | Fighting childhood cancer by providing family support and funding research | $10,000 |
| Vna Community Services | Galesburg, IL | To provide services to improve and maintain the quality of life for citizens throughout knox county illinois | $10,000 |
| Why Not Now Inc Dba Camp Big Sky | Farmington, IL | Help people with disabilities experience the outdoors | $10,000 |
| Lafayette Great Banquet | Fowler, IN | To know jesus christ as savior and lord, and to make him known | $8,000 |
| Illinois Valley Community Foundation Inc | Oglesby, IL | Advance education in our communities through scholarships and provide financial support for educational programs and services | $5,500 |
| Faith Christian School | Lafayette, IN | Grow in the love for jesus and the people around US | $2,000 |
| National Child Safety Council | Jackson, MI | Safety educational materials and programs for children, adults, and seniors | $2,000 |
| Illinois Cancercare Foundation | Peoria, IL | Funding research, education, and awareness of cancer | $335 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $977,835 | 54 |
| 2023 | $689,100 | 44 |
| 2022 | $631,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620829349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2548424
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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