The Bielfeldt Foundation
Historical FunderPeoria Heights, Illinois · EIN 37-1188243 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CARLOTTA BIELFELDT |
|---|---|
| Address | 4700 N PROSPECT RD 10, PEORIA HEIGHTS IL 61616 |
| Phone | 3096856050 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST APPLICATION FORM FROM CARLOTTA BIELFELDT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MIGHT BE ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Health Center for Philanthropy | Peoria, IL | Child & adolescent behavioral health center | $100,000 |
| Easterseals Central Illinois | Peoria, IL | Centennial capital campaign | $55,000 |
| Greater Peoria Leadership Council | Peoria, IL | General operations | $50,000 |
| Heart of Illinois United Way | Peoria, IL | Annual campaign and annual support | $45,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria, IL | Blockbusters, american president's exhibition, christmas in the village, & every student initiative | $42,000 |
| Bradley University Athletics Department | Peoria, IL | Athletic department/ men's & women's basketball & endowments | $34,500 |
| Central Illinois Casa | Peoria, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Peoria, IL | Horizons | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Peoria, IL | Tree of lights | $2,500 |
| Peoria Friendship House | Peoria, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Peoria Zoological Society | Peoria, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Peoria Playhouse | Peoria, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $295,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512539349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1188243
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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