Florence B & Cornelia a Palmer Foundation
Historical FunderElgin, Illinois · EIN 36-4171713 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN STEFFEN CO-TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN IL 60120 |
| Phone | 8477410503 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST & SEPT 1ST: UNLESS SPECIAL BOARD APPROVAL |
| Restrictions | PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS IN THE ELGIN AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | Elgin, IL | Development grant | $16,000 |
| Side Street Studio | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $16,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company of Elgin | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $14,000 |
| Elgin Master Choral | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $13,500 |
| Chamber Music on the Fox | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $11,000 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $10,000 |
| Ecc Foundation | Elgin, IL | Poetry scholarships | $6,000 |
| Multicultural Education Group | Elgin, IL | Dev grant | $5,000 |
| Studio 10 NFP | Elgin, IL | Program sponsor grant | $3,000 |
| U46 Educational Foundation | Elgin, IL | Program sponsor grant | $1,500 |
| First Congregational Church | Elgin, IL | Program sponsor grant | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $83,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501339349103485
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4171713
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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