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Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

Peoria, Illinois  ·  EIN 371368934  ·  Private foundation

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.1M in annual giving against $8.3M in assets. This page documents the 28 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.3M
Total assets
28
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center funds

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Illinois-chicago
Client Services
Chicago, IL$2.8M2024
University of Illinois-chicago
Client Services
Chicago, IL$2.4M2023
University of Illinois-chicago
Client Services
Chicago, IL$2.4M2022
University of Illinois-chicago
client services
Chicago, IL$2.4M2020
Northern Illinois University
Client Services
Dekalb, IL$1.6M2023
Northern Illinois University
Client Services
Dekalb, IL$1.5M2022
Northern Illinois University
Client Services
Dekalb, IL$1.5M2024
Northern Illinois University
client services
Dekalb, IL$1.2M2020
Southern Illinois University
client services
Carbondale, IL$1.1M2020
Southern Illinois University
Client Services
Carbondale, IL$1.0M2022
Southern Illinois University
Client Services
Carbondale, IL$969K2024
Southern Illinois University
Client Services
Carbondale, IL$967K2023
Bradley University
Client Services
Peoria, IL$634K2023
Bradley University
Client Services
Peoria, IL$620K2024
Bradley University
Client Services
Peoria, IL$482K2022

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.1M
2022$5.4M
2023$5.8M
2024$6.0M

How to apply for funding from Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at imec.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

Does Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center accept grant applications?
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center fund?
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include University of Illinois-chicago, University of Illinois-chicago, University of Illinois-chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center give in grants?
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.3M over 28 grants.
Where is Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center located?
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center is based in Peoria, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371368934.
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About this profile. This page is built from Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.