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Also known as: % JOHN S WIELAND
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His First Foundation is a private corporation based in PEORIA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is John S Wieland. It holds total assets of $21.9M. Annual income is reported at $14.2M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $14.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, His First Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $6.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $814K in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.1M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Florida, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
His First Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, FL.
His First Foundation has distributed a total of $6.6M across 98 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M.
Funds will be distributed to the following groups: 1. Faith based organizations 2. Secular "good works organizations whose values align with "foundation" 3. People in need suffering because of outside circumstances completely out of their control.
His First Foundation is headquartered in PEORIA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S Wieland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Wieland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Wieland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$14.9M
Fair Market Value
$14.9M
Net Worth
$14.9M
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
$2.8M
Net Investment Income
$293K
Distribution Amount
$667K
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$6.6M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream CenterCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| LifesongCHARITABLE | Gridley, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Jch FoundationCHARITABLE | Jerseyville, IL | $1M | 2023 |
| Peoria Christian SchoolCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $240K | 2023 |
| Citi VisionCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Child Evangelism FellowshipCHARITABLE | Warrenton, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| WpeoCHARITABLE | East Peoria, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Peoria Rescue MinistriesCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Youth For ChristCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Crescent ProjectCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $30K | 2023 |
| Cef Of IllinoisCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Lone Pine MinistriesCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Voice Of The MartyrsCHARITABLE | Bartlesville, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| Taylor UniversityCHARITABLE | Upland, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Black Buffalo Global MissionsCHARITABLE | Silverton, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| South Side MissionCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ninety Five NetworkCHARITABLE | Simpsonville, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Destiny For WomenCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth HorizonCHARITABLE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands Of LoveCHARITABLE | Washington, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Far East Broadcasting CoCHARITABLE | La Mirada, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cadre Ministries InternationalCHARITABLE | Sycamore, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Crittenton HomeCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Imani Rescure CenterCHARITABLE | Bellevue, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Irc WichitahCHARITABLE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Kingdom SportsCHARITABLE | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Workshop Training CenterCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Young LifeCHARITABLE | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| EpicCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Unity Point Health Central IlCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $1M | 2022 |
| Cresent MinistriesCHARITABLE | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Tree Of Life MinistriesCHARITABLE | Palm Bay, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Peoria Job PartnershipCHARITABLE | Peoria, IL | $15K | 2022 |