Midland States Bank Foundation
Historical FunderRockford, Illinois · EIN 45-6608679 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$444K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$566K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KRISTIN STUPPLES |
|---|---|
| Address | 6838 EAST STATE STREET 2ND FLOOR, ROCKFORD IL 61108 |
| Phone | 8152312481 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND INCLUDE COPY OF ORGANIZATIONS TAX EXEMPT STATUS DETERMINATION LETTER FROM IRS. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1 OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION WISHES THE DONATION TO BE MADE. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED BY THE BUDGET RESOURCES OF MIDLAND STATES BANK FOUNDATION. FURTHER, ANY REQUESTS IN EXCESS OF $50,000 MUST ALSO BE RATIFIED BY MIDLAND STATES BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship | Effingham, IL | Provide funds for operations. midland institute for entrepreneurship is dedicted to providing entrepreneurial leadership in communities… | $150,000 |
| Sterling Riverfront Foundation | Sterling, IL | Provide funds for operations | $25,000 |
| Think Big Foundation | Effingham, IL | Provide funds for operations | $20,000 |
| Casa of Effingham County | Effingham, IL | Provide funds for operations | $15,000 |
| Dixon Family YMCA | Dixon, IL | Provide funds for operations | $12,500 |
| Housing Action Illinois (Hai) | Chicago, IL | Provide funds for operations | $12,000 |
| Black Zenith Hub NFP | Bollingbrook, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center | Kankakee, IL | Provde funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Eden's Glory | Maryville, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Family YMCA of Fayette County | Vandalia, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter Dba Illinois Valley Pads | LA Salle, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | Rockford, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Second Story Ministries Inc | Princeton, IL | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Wesley House Association | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $10,000 |
| Burpee Museum of Natural History | Rockford, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Christian Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Effingham, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Give Something Back | Princeton, NJ | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Grundy County Heroes & Helpers Inc | Minooka, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Illinois | Belvidere, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Hope for Tommorrow Community Development Center | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| North County Regional Development Associationnorth County Inc | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| One Body Collaboratives Dba Bridges to Prosperity Northern Il | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Pegasus Special Riders Inc | Oregon, IL | Provide funds for operations. | $7,500 |
| Siu Foundation | Carbondale, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Southland Development Authority | Tinley Park, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Still I Rise | Kankakee, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| The Neighbor Project | Aurora, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Trinity House Inc | Rockford, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Ltd | Joliet, IL | Provide funds for operations | $7,500 |
| Restore St Louis | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis Inc | St Louis, MO | Provide funds for operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,500 | 32 |
| 2024 | $534,400 | 40 |
| 2023 | $435,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631899349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6608679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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