Private foundation · EIN 45-2548424

Donald E Fike Family Foundation

Preselected only

Galesburg, IL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-05-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202620829349100802
Total assets (EOY)$25,027,882
Grants paid$977,835
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed54
Giving in home state (IL)64%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K3
$5K–$25K37
$25K–$100K13
$100K+1

Smallest $335 · Largest $100,000

Geographic focus

IL
64%
TN
10%
MN
3%
DC
3%
OH
3%
MA
3%
NJ
3%
NV
3%

Common purposes

providelifechildreneducationservicesthroughdisabilitiesindividualsneedpeoplehelpresearchfamiliesanimalsimprove

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$631,000$15,832,54932
2023$689,100$23,058,36544
2024$977,835$25,027,88254

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Refuge RanchROCHESTER, ILTO HELP REDISCOVER AND FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST IN LIFE BY PROVIDING TIME AND SPACE FOR MEANINGFUL GATHERINGS, INTENTI$100,000
St Jude Children'S Research HospitalMEMPHIS, TNTO ADVANCE CURES, AND MEANS OF PREVENTION, FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH AND TREATMENT.$80,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, ILTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN $35,000
Tonica United Methodist ChurchTONICA, ILTO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD$35,000
American Cancer Society Hope LodgeROCHESTER, MNPROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS IN CANCER TREATMENT AND THEIR CAREGIVERS$30,000
American HumaneWASHINGTON, DCHELPING ENSURE THE SAFETY, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS$30,000
Honor FlightCOLUMBUS, OHTO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S VETERANS BY INVITING THEM TO SHARE IN A DAY OF HONOR AT OUR NATION'S MEMORIALS$30,000
Special Olympics IllinoisNORMAL, ILPROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS $30,000
Vested Interest In K9S IncEAST TAUNTON, MATO PROVIDE BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR K9S OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES T$30,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationSHORT HILLS, NJDEDICATED TO CURING SPINAL CORD INJURY BY ADVANCING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUAL$25,000
Dream FlightsCARSON CITY, NVHONORING MILITARY VETERANS AND SENIORS WITH FLIGHTS IN STEARMAN BIPLANES$25,000
Illinois Valley Animal RescuePERU, ILTO RESCUE AND PROVIDE CARE AND COMFORT FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND HOMELESS ANIMALS$25,000
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineCHICAGO, ILTO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND DISCOVERY$25,000
Pet ProjectOTTAWA, ILTO PROVIDE SHELTER AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CATS AND DOGS$25,000
Gary Sinise FoundationNASHVILLE, TNCREATING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES TO SE$20,000
Knox County YmcaGALESBURG, ILTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL PEOPLE$20,000
Mission K9 RescueNEEDVILLE, TXTO RESCUE, REUNITE, RE-HOME, REHABILITATE AND REPAIR ANY RETIRED WORKING DOG THAT HAS SERVED MANKIND IN SOME CAPACITY$20,000
National Railroad Hall Of FameGALESBURG, ILTO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESERVATION OF RAILR$20,000
National Stearman FoundationGALESBURG, ILTO PRESERVE AND DISPLAY HISTORICAL STEARMAN AIRCRAFT AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY$20,000
Tunnel To Towers FoundationSTATEN ISLAND, NYTO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF FIREFIGHTER STEPHEN SILLER, WHO LAID DOWN HIS LIFE TO SAVE OTHERS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 AND TO$20,000
Discovery Depot Children'S MuseumGALESBURG, ILTO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN THAT TOUCH ON THE HISTORY, CULTURE, ARTS, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION, $15,000
Fox Valley Special Recreation AssociationAURORA, ILPROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LEISURE & RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES$15,000
Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women'S ShelterGALESBURG, ILTO SHARE GOD'S LOVE WITH ALL WHO SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER AND COUNSELING$15,000
Gateway ServicesPRINCETON, ILPROVIDE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES$15,000
ThriveGALESBURG, ILTO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE & POTENTIAL$15,000
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