Paul a Funk Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Illinois · EIN 37-6075515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$223K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Community College Foundation | Normal, IL | Educational fund | $50,000 |
| University of Illinois College of Aces 65 Munford Hall | Urbana, IL | Agricultural scholarships | $35,000 |
| YMCA | Bloomington, IL | Strong kids program | $12,500 |
| Baby Fold | Normal, IL | Adoption services | $10,000 |
| Isu Foundation Rambo House | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| United Way of Mclean County | Bloomington, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Mccormick Foundation | Chicago, IL | Tutoring program | $7,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Wd Bouce Council | Bloomington, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Normal, IL | Educational fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Aid | Bloomington, IL | Stuff the bus program | $5,000 |
| Illinois 4-H Foundation Inc 125 Mumford Hall | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Development Office | Bloomington, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | Bloomington, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Dale Township Fire Department | Shirley, IL | Rescue squad | $4,000 |
| Home Sweet Home Mission | Bloomington, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Mid Central Community Action | Bloomington, IL | Neville house | $3,000 |
| Milestones Early Learning Center | Bloomington, IL | Child care | $3,000 |
| Music Connection Foundation | Bloomington, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation | Bloomington, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Hope Outreach Programs | Normal, IL | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Community Cancer Center | Normal, IL | Medical treatment | $2,000 |
| Gibson Area Food Pantry | Gibson City, IL | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Gibson City Area Music Foundation | Gibson City, IL | Music education | $2,000 |
| Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd #5 | Gibson City, IL | Educational fund | $2,000 |
| Heyworth Ambulance Service | Heyworth, IL | Medical treatment | $2,000 |
| Heyworth High School | Heyworth, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Ministry & More Inc | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Mount Hope Township Fire Dept | Mclean, IL | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Mount Pisgah Food Pantry | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Mt Hope-Funks Grove Ambulance | Mclean, IL | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Peace Meals St Nutrition Prog E Illinois University | Charleston, IL | Senior nutrition program | $2,000 |
| Randolph Twp Fire Protection District | Heyworth, IL | Rescue squad | $2,000 |
| Illinois Special Olympics | Normal, IL | General | $1,500 |
| New Hope Missionary Baptist Church | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| American Legion | Mclean, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Apostolic Pentecostal Church | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| City of Refuge Food Pantry | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Eastview Christian Food Pantry | Normal, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Mount Hope Township Food Pantry | Mclean, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry | Chenoa, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Union Missionary Baptist Church | Bloomington, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| United Church of Heyworth | Heyworth, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Mclean County Soil and Water Conservation District | Normal, IL | Conservation | $360 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,860 | 44 |
| 2023 | $228,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6075515
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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