Horace Mann Educators Foundation
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Illinois · EIN 85-4027069 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$567K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$792K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
82% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nea Foundation for the Improvement of Education | Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Il | Springfield, IL | Social services | $100,000 |
| Springfield School District 186 | Springfield, IL | Education | $30,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| Central Il Foodbank | Springfield, IL | Social services | $20,000 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Social services | $20,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $20,000 |
| Firefighter Cancer Support Network | Burbank, CA | Social services | $15,000 |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd | Carrollton, TX | Education | $15,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Education | $12,500 |
| Active Minds Inc | Washington, DC | Social services | $10,000 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | Social services | $10,000 |
| Risd Excellence in Education Foundation | Richardson, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| United Way of Dane Co | Madison, WI | Social services | $10,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | Social services | $10,000 |
| Compass for Kids | Springfield, IL | Social services | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of South New Jersey | Pennsauken, NJ | Social services | $8,000 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, ME | Education | $7,500 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Social services | $6,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Social services | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Mills River, NC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Carrollton, TX | Social services | $5,000 |
| Occupaws Guide Dog Assoc | Madison, WI | Social services | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Madison, WI | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Education Foundation of Baltimore | Towson, MD | Education | $5,000 |
| The Outlet | Springfield, IL | Social services | $5,000 |
| Triton Elementary | Dodge Center, MN | Education | $5,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Washington, DC | Social services | $5,000 |
| Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network Charitable Foundation | Springfield, IL | Social services | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc | Omaha, NE | Social services | $5,000 |
| Armistead Gardens Elementary School | Baltimore, MD | Education | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane Co | Madison, WI | Social services | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Dallas, TX | Social services | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Il | Decatur, IL | Social services | $2,500 |
| Blythe Street Elementary | Reseda, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Chester Park Elementary School | Chester, SC | Education | $2,500 |
| Eddy Middle School | Columbus, GA | Education | $2,500 |
| Franklin Regional Intermediate School PTO | Murrysville, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Hemingway Elementary | Hemingway, SC | Education | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Nogales, AZ | Education | $2,500 |
| Monticello Cusd 25 | Monticello, IL | Education | $2,500 |
| Pillager Public School Dist | Pillager, MN | Education | $2,500 |
| Quincy Sr High School | Quincy, IL | Edcuation | $2,500 |
| Roberts Naylor | Tucson, AZ | Education | $2,500 |
| Rosman High School | Rosman, NC | Education | $2,500 |
| Splendora Isd Ed Foundation | Splendora, TX | Social services | $2,500 |
| The Foundation for Leon Co Schools | Tallahassee, FL | Education | $2,500 |
| Baker Middle School | Columbus, GA | Education | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Philadelphia, PA | Social services | $2,500 |
| Cannons Elementary | Spartanburg, SC | Education | $2,500 |
| Cleburne Isd | Cleburne, TX | Education | $2,500 |
| Gibsonton Elementary School | Gibsonton, FL | Education | $2,500 |
| Greene County Local Educational Advancement Foundation | Greeneville, TN | Education | $2,500 |
| Jeannette Hs | Jeannette, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| School District 12 Education Foundation | Thornton, CO | Education | $2,500 |
| Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, KS | Education | $2,500 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Social services | $2,000 |
| United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc | Durham, NC | Social services | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman Co Schools | Bolivar, TN | Education | $2,500 |
| Lone Star Early Childhood Center | New Braunfels, TX | Education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $567,000 | 60 |
| 2023 | $292,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106272
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4027069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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