Mission
To encourage and provide private support for Eastern Illinois University and its educational mission through scholarships and grants
Public Charity
Eastern Illinois University Foundation
Based in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University Foundation operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $14.5M in revenue, $10.3M in expenses, $158.2M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 61 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.7M.
EIN: 376031320
Charleston, IL
Universities
NTEE: B43
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$14.5M
Total Expenses$10.3M
Total Assets$158.2M
Grant Records61
Funding Total$1.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Eastern Illinois University Foundation
How Eastern Illinois University Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$84
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $84 for programs
$57
Grants to Eastern Illinois University
$26
Scholarships awarded to Eastern Illinois University students
$1
Assist in developing and increasing the facilities of Eastern Illinois University for broader educational opportunities for its students, alumni, and citizens of the State of Illinois by encouraging…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
$21,195
$101,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$70,701
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$60,025
EDUCATION
$41,000
Showing up to 5 of 61 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Bonita Tillman
Director
Charles Maris
Director
Dawn Johnson
Treasurer
John Schmitt
Executive Officer
Jonathan Mckenzie
Director
Joseph Dively
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.5M | $10.3M | $158.2M |
| 2024 | $20.9M | $5.5M | $146.5M |
| 2023 | $9.9M | $6.2M | $125.6M |
| 2022 | $17.4M | $6.1M | $118.7M |
| 2021 | $9.8M | $5.5M | $123.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $9.8M to $14.5M (+48%), with total assets most recently reported at $158.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.