Sherman Family Community Foundation NFP
Historical FunderPeoria Heights, Illinois · EIN 85-1294707 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,525.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1203 EAST MARIETTA AVE, PEORIA HEIGHTS IL 61616 |
| Phone | 3096436004 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT APPLICATION VIA WEBSITE. ORGANIZATION NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, FEIN, WEBSITE, MAILING ADDRESS, PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUPPORTED. SCHOOLS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, FOOD BANKS, CHURCHES, SHELTERS, VETERAN GROUPS, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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
9% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Ms '25 Walk | New York, NY | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Product of the Project | Peoria, IL | Product of the project is a 501(C)(3) organizanization. this donation was for a back to school backpack sponsorship. | $2,500 |
| Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center | Peoria, IL | Donating meal packing packets | $1,525 |
| Peru Hall Township Food Pantry | Spring Valley, IL | Meal packing supplies | $1,525 |
| Pilgrims Progress Food Pantry | Peoria, IL | Donating meal packing packets | $1,525 |
| Salvation Armysafe Harbor-Shelter | Bloomington, IL | Donating meal packing packets | $1,525 |
| Southside Community Center | Peoria, IL | Donating meal packing packets | $1,525 |
| Product of the Project | Peoria, IL | Donating meal packing packets | $1,525 |
| Peoria Christian Center | Peoria, IL | Youth sports sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Paws Giving Independence | Peoria, IL | Event donation | $100 |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Bloomington, IL | Event donation | $100 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($440). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,290 | 22 |
| 2024 | $19,295 | 28 |
| 2023 | $24,417 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1294707
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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