Gilmore Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Peoria, Illinois · EIN 27-1400179
- Illinois
- Peoria
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3.6MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 28Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $66MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
ONE OF GILMORE FOUNDATION'S CORE INITIATIVES IS JOB CREATION IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. THE GILMORE FOUNDATION IS WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH BOTH LOCAL COMPANIES AND LOCAL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO UNDERWRITE A TALENT ATTRACTION STRATEGY. THE GREATER PEORIA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WAS FORMED BY GILMORE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO THIS INITIATIVE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Peoria Leadership Council | $640K | 2025 |
| Univ of Ill College of Medicine-Peoria | $580K | 2025 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | $510K | 2025 |
| Daf360 Giving | $350K | 2025 |
| Illinois Central College | $330K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (28 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: gilmore.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.