Geneseo Foundation
Historical FunderGeneseo, Illinois · EIN 36-6079604 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$35.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,698 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TYLER MACKEY CO CENTRAL BANK ILLINO |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N STATE STREET, GENESEO IL 61254 |
| Phone | 3099445601 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | GENERALLY FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH. AGRICULTURE RELATED JUNE 1ST, COMPUTER SCIENCE MARCH 31ST. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATION AND AWARDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER THAN THE THREE AGRICULTURAL RELATED AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO GRADUATES OF GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL. THE THREE AGRICULTURAL RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO GRADUATES OF A HENRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS. THE COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO APPLICANTS FROM THE GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL (J.D. DARNALL HIGH SCHOOL), BUT IS OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF THE QUAD CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA. THE LYLE AND HELEN HENRY SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNIZE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS WITH ABOVE AVERAGE GRADES WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. |
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
7% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Park District | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $309,000 |
| College Scholarships | Geneseo, IL | College scholarships | $267,775 |
| Freedom House | Princeton, IL | Charitable contributions | $250,000 |
| Inspire Continuing Care | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contributions | $151,000 |
| Geneseo - Atkinson Food Pantry | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $109,980 |
| Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $70,000 |
| Geneseo Cusd #228 | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Henry County Sherriff's Office | Cambridge, IL | Charitable contribution | $30,339 |
| Rebuilding Together Henry County | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $26,000 |
| City of Geneseo Police Department | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Geneseo Chamber of Commerce | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contributions | $19,000 |
| Abilities Plus Inc | Kewanee, IL | Charitable contribution | $16,000 |
| Iaa Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland Inc | Moline, IL | Grant for core missions programs | $15,000 |
| Geneseo Community Chest Inc | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Bishop Hill Old Settlers | Bishop Hill, IL | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Illowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $10,538 |
| Geneseo Art League | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Sundance for Our Soldiers | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $8,900 |
| Chapter 410 Experimental Aircraft Assoc | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $8,700 |
| Geneseo Basketball Association | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Rutabaga the Heart of Regional Art | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Geneseo Wrestling Boosters | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois | Bettendorf, IA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Aisle of Flags | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Geneseo Performing Arts Council | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $4,380 |
| City of Geneseo | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Bishop Hill Heritage Association | Bishop Hill, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center | Cambridge, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Geneseo Historical Association | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Geneseo Youth Football | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| St Johns' Lutheran Church | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Peoria, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| Figge Art Museum | Davenport, IA | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Henry County Humane Society | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,321 |
| Rock Island Humane Society | Milan, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,320 |
| Geneseo Education Foundation | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Geneseo Public Library | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Henry County 4-H Foundation | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Henry County Youth Services Bureau | Cambridge, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Hillcrest Home | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Izaak Walton League | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Geneseo | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Geneseo | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam | Geneseo, IL | Charitable contribution | $970 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,501,015 | 51 |
| 2024 | $1,429,051 | 49 |
| 2023 | $1,560,034 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631879349100668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6079604
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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