Illinois Press Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois · EIN 37-1139015
- Illinois
- Springfield
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $54KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT FREE EXPRESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER THE PRACTICE AND RESPECT OF FIRST AMENDMENT PRINCIPLES AND VALUES, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY NEWSPAPERS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND TO SUPPORT READING AND LITERACY EFFORTS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University - School of Communication and Journalism | $7.5K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.il-press.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.