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Gilmore Foundation

Peoria, Illinois  ·  EIN 271400179  ·  Private foundation

Based in Peoria, Illinois, Gilmore Foundation has awarded $11.7M across 148 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Greater Peoria Leadership Council. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.6M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$65.6M
Assets (FY2025)
148
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Gilmore Foundation funds

Gilmore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-BasedHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Peoria Leadership Council
LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$2.5M2024
Unityplace
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$1.2M2022
University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peoria, IL$921K2023

How to apply for funding from Gilmore Foundation

Gilmore Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Gilmore Foundation

Does Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
Gilmore Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Gilmore Foundation fund?
Gilmore Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Greater Peoria Leadership Council, Unityplace, University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Gilmore Foundation give in grants?
Gilmore Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 148 grants.
Where is Gilmore Foundation located?
Gilmore Foundation is based in Peoria, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271400179.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gilmore Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gilmore Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.