Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWatseka, Illinois · EIN 45-2255196 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$263K
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RHONDA PENCE |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 E CHERRY STREET, WATSEKA IL 60970 |
| Phone | 8154322476 |
| RPENCE@IROQUOISFED.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRED INCLUDING INFORMATION ON AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PURPOSE AND AREA THAT WILL BE SERVED. MUST ALSO INCLUDE TAX EXEMPT DOCUMENTATION. FOR REQUESTS OVER 1000 MUST ALSO INCLUDE NEED FOR PROJECT AND BUDGET FOR PROJECT, AUDIT OR MOST RECENT FINANCIAL |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 AND SEPTEMBER 30 AS GRANTS ARE AWARDED SEMIANNUALLY AS NEEDED |
| Restrictions | HAVE TWO AWARDS - ONE IS 200 TO 1000 AND THE OTHER IS OVER 1000 HAVE TWO AWARDS - ONE IS 200 TO 1000 AND THE OTHER IS OVER 1000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | Watseka, IL | Equipment /rehab facility | $55,000 |
| The Arc of Iroquois Co | Watseka, IL | Computer upgrades | $14,750 |
| Danville Foundation for Industrial | Danville, IL | Business retention/growth | $12,000 |
| Riverside Healthcare Foundation | Kankakee, IL | Sponsor heart ball fundraiser | $11,000 |
| Balloons Over Vermilion | Danville, IL | Festival of trees/event | $10,000 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club | Champaign, IL | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Schlarman Academy | Danville, IL | Equipment for campus | $10,000 |
| United Way of Danville Area | Danville, IL | Support various programs | $10,000 |
| United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois C | Kankakee, IL | Programs for community | $10,000 |
| United Way of Champaign Co | Savoy, IL | Emergency shelter | $7,500 |
| Crisis Nursery | Urbana, IL | Safe children program | $6,000 |
| Country Theatre Workshop | Cissna Park, IL | Resurface parking lot | $5,000 |
| Crosspoint Human Services | Danville, IL | Youth community outreach | $5,000 |
| Danville Public School Foundation | Danville, IL | Support education | $5,000 |
| Hoopeston Multi Agency Center | Hoopeston, IL | Transportation program | $5,000 |
| Sugar Creek Opera | Watseka, IL | Support opera | $4,000 |
| Danville Symphony Orchestra | Danville, IL | Ongoing programs | $3,500 |
| Harbor House | Kankakee, IL | Domestic violence survivor | $3,000 |
| Prairieland Council Boy Scouts | Champaign, IL | Scout programs | $3,000 |
| Volunteer Services of Iroquois Co | Watseka, IL | Senior programs | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Danville | Danville, IL | Education programs for youth | $2,500 |
| Crisis Healthy-Aging Center | Danville, IL | Programs for seniors | $2,500 |
| Danville Family YMCA | Danville, IL | Scholarships for youth | $2,500 |
| Iroquois Mental Health Center | Watseka, IL | Fund psychiatric services | $2,500 |
| Kids Harbor Inc | Osage Beach, MO | Services for child abuse victims | $2,500 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Danville, IL | Moms at sacred heart | $2,500 |
| Peer Court | Danville, IL | Teen court services | $2,500 |
| Project Success of Vermilion Co | Danville, IL | Children in need for christmas | $2,500 |
| Remax Lake of Ozarks | Osage Beach, MO | Dreams of ill children | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Watseka | Pocatello, ID | Beds for children | $2,500 |
| Danville Library Foundation | Danville, IL | Library projects | $2,500 |
| Downtown Danville Inc | Danville, IL | Downtown redevelopment | $2,500 |
| Developmental Services Center | Champaign, IL | Items for children with disabilities | $2,000 |
| United Community Fund Grant Twp | Hoopeston, IL | Raffle/Assistance to those in need | $2,000 |
| Vermilion Co Musuem Society | Danville, IL | Support school program | $2,000 |
| Cunningham Children's Home | Urbana, IL | Equipment | $1,500 |
| Friends of Watseka Public Library | Watseka, IL | Library projects | $1,500 |
| Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra | Kankakee, IL | Support music programs | $1,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Watseka, IL | Toys for tots | $1,500 |
| Acs Coaches Vs Cancer | Chicago, IL | Raise funds for cancer | $1,000 |
| Calvary Lutheran Preschool | Watseka, IL | Educational resources | $1,000 |
| Camdenton R-Education Foundation | Camdenton, MO | Buddy pack program | $1,000 |
| Champaign Urbana Ballet | Champaign, IL | Tickets for families program | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Services Inc | Kankakee, IL | Create art studio | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Youth Center | Milford, IL | Concrete floor | $1,000 |
| Fair Hope Children's Ministry | Danville, IL | Assist with operating costs | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Illinois | Champaign, IL | Outreach program | $1,000 |
| Mustard Seed Christian Daycare | Rossville, IL | Support programs | $1,000 |
| Parkland College Foundation | Champaign, IL | Support youth programs | $1,000 |
| Vermilion Co Child Advocacy | Danville, IL | Benefits for staff | $1,000 |
| Vermilion Heritage Foundation | Danville, IL | Cultural programming | $1,000 |
| Comm Foundation of Kankakee River | Kankakee, IL | Various programs | $1,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | Danville, IL | Support school | $1,000 |
| The Garage in Gilman | Gilman, IL | Supplies for youth program | $750 |
| Urbana Neighborhood Connections Cen | Urbana, IL | Neighborhood projects | $750 |
| Comm Foundation of the Lake | Lake Ozark, MO | Support programs | $650 |
| Champaign Co Casa | Urbana, IL | Child abuse prevention | $500 |
| Cissna Park Area Food Pantry | Cissna Park, IL | Purchase food | $500 |
| Clifton Community Food Pantry | Clifton, IL | Food pantry items | $500 |
| Danville Police Assn | Danville, IL | School supplies/outreach | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,250 | 83 |
| 2024 | $162,695 | 65 |
| 2023 | $235,262 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610729349100716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2255196
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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