Henry Safford Peacock Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Illinois · EIN 37-1219609 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE HENRY SAFFORD PEACOCK FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 37, LINCOLN IL 62656 |
| Phone | 8609786365 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM DESCRIBING: THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE, CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SPECIFIED PURPOSE OF SOLICITED FUNDS. |
| 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
83% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Area YMCA | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Found | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Verdecares Inc | Rio Verde, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brain Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Belgrade Lakes Association | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Nature conservation | $5,000 |
| Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association | Fountain Hills, AZ | Nature preserve | $5,000 |
| The Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rio Verde Community Foundation | Rio Verde, AZ | Unrestricted | $2,430 |
| Salvation Army | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Quail and Upland Game Alliance | Middletown, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wycliff Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Acres | Mesa, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association-Connecticut | Southington, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hydrocephalus Association | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Boise, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Health research | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | Health research | $1,000 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Associa | Staten Island, NY | Health research | $1,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Health research | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Health research | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Adoption assistance | $1,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Orlando, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Justa Center | Pheonix, AZ | Homeless | $1,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Religious | $1,000 |
| Ms Association of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | Health research | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | Homeless care | $1,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | Pheonix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,430 | 41 |
| 2024 | $99,081 | 48 |
| 2023 | $76,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101081
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1219609
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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