Gilmore Foundation
Historical FunderPeoria, Illinois · EIN 27-1400179 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GILMORE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 5823 N FOREST PARK DRIVE, PEORIA IL 61614 |
| Phone | 3096850033 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL FORM EXISTS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
3% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Peoria Leadership Council | Peoria, IL | Matching gift/support organizational missions | $640,000 |
| Univ of Ill College of Medicine-Peoria | Peoria, IL | Educational program support | $580,785 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria, IL | Educational exhibit support/lsc designated/america250 | $510,000 |
| Daf360 Giving | San Francisco, CA | Local community charitable support | $345,278 |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | Workforce equity initiative-heartland health start-up | $333,333 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | Peoria, IL | Musical program support | $200,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Educational/Athletics program support | $150,000 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $150,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | Charitable hunger support | $100,000 |
| Distillery Labs | Peoria, IL | Program year 1 of 2 | $80,000 |
| Peoria Ballet | Peoria, IL | Scholarships, arts education underwriting & improve community collaborations | $60,000 |
| Wtvp | Peoria, IL | Television broadcast charitable support | $60,000 |
| Big Picture Initiative | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Peoria | Peoria, IL | Matching grant | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals | Peoria, IL | Telethon | $50,000 |
| Peoria Notre Dame High School | Peoria, IL | Educational program support | $47,836 |
| Peoria Historical Society | Peoria, IL | Historical education & preservation support | $40,000 |
| Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Peoria, IL | Richwoods high school ib program/educational support | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | East Peoria, IL | Educational program support | $25,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $25,000 |
| Children's Home | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Peoria, IL | Charitable disaster support | $10,000 |
| Epc | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $10,000 |
| First Federated Church | Peoria, IL | Religious program support | $10,000 |
| Heart of Illinois United Way | Peoria, IL | Charitable campaign support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Festival Orchestra | Peoria, IL | Musical program support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation | Peoria, IL | Religious program support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Peoria, IL | Local community charitable support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,617,232 | 28 |
| 2024 | $4,344,484 | 25 |
| 2023 | $2,275,275 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1400179
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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