The Henry Safford Peacock Foundation concentrates its modest giving locally in Lincoln, IL, prioritizing faith-based institutions and independent K–12 education. Grants are often directed to individual schools and a local church, with occasional support for community economic development. The foundation prefers a small set of recurring grantees rather than one-off gifts to many organizations.
A clear pattern defines the Henry Safford Peacock Foundation: it gives repeatedly to a small group of faith-based and education-focused organizations, with the largest recent award going to Community Church of the Verdes for unrestricted support. The foundation’s recent grants also show sustained support for independent K–12 schooling, including Heights School, Oakcrest School, and Siena Academy, alongside a smaller set of gifts to local civic and community organizations. Its giving is not limited to one place. While Lincoln, Illinois appears often, the recipient list also includes churches, schools, and nonprofits in Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, New York, Connecticut, Florida, and Washington, DC. The grant record suggests a preference for recurring relationships rather than one-time awards: several recipients appear in multiple years, often at similar levels. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches beyond schools and congregations into nature preservation, economic development, and community services, but these areas are secondary to its stronger religious and educational emphasis. Recent gifts to Verdecares Inc and Lincoln Area YMCA show that the foundation also supports local service organizations, though the recurring pattern is most visible in its church and school grantmaking.
In religious and pastoral support, the foundation gave $20,000 to Community Church of the Verdes for unrestricted support and $5,000 to Woodlawn Foundation for pastoral care. Its education-related giving includes $15,000 to Siena Academy for religious school support and $15,000 to Oakcrest School for education. The foundation also backs independent schooling through grants such as $15,000 to Heights School, which appears more than once in the recent record. Beyond those core areas, it has made targeted gifts to nature and conservation work, including $10,000 to 7 Lakes Alliance for nature preservation and $5,000 to Wetlands Initiative for unrestricted support. Community-oriented giving also appears in Lincoln, where Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development received $15,000 and Lincoln Area YMCA received $5,000.
Typical grant sizes are small: the foundation’s grant-size distribution sits at $200 at the 25th percentile, $500 at the median, and $1,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also shows a smaller set of larger awards, including grants in the five-figure range to a few recurring recipients. The pattern leans toward repeat giving rather than isolated gifts; Community Church of the Verdes, Heights School, Lincoln Area YMCA, Verdecares Inc, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Americas Foundation, and Leadership Institute each appear more than once. The foundation is a private foundation rather than a donor-advised fund, gives to organizations rather than individuals, and the recent grants are described as unrestricted, program-specific, and category-specific in different cases.
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Most grants fall between $200 and $2K, with a median of $500.
25th Percentile
$200
Median
$500
75th Percentile
$2K
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Concentrated, locally focused giving: relatively few grants of moderate size with repeat multi-year or multiple awards to the same beneficiaries (notably a local church and area private schools). Overall portfolio is small and community-focused rather than broadly distributed.
Notable grantees: Community Church of the Verdes, Heights School, Siena Academy, Oakcrest School, Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development
Most grants go to recipients in Illinois, though the foundation is not confined to its headquarters state. Recent Illinois recipients include Lincoln, Chicago, and the state’s 20% HQ-state share is lower than the broader national spread. Arizona is especially visible through multiple grants to Rio Verde and Phoenix, while Virginia recipients include Great Falls, McLean, Reston, and Arlington. Other recurring locations include Belgrade Lakes, Maine; Potomac, Maryland; and New Rochelle, New York. All recent grants in the dataset are to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants center on faith-based institutions and independent K–12 education. Community Church of the Verdes received multiple unrestricted grants, while Heights School, Oakcrest School, and Siena Academy also appear in the record. It also supports a smaller set of local civic, community, and conservation organizations.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Community Church of the Verdes, Heights School, Verdecares Inc, Lincoln Area YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Americas Foundation, and Leadership Institute. The repeated awards suggest ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts.
The grant-size distribution is small: $200 at the 25th percentile, $500 at the median, and $1,500 at the 75th percentile. Even so, the recent record includes larger awards to a handful of recurring recipients, including five-figure grants.
Illinois is the top state by grant count, with 20% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent Illinois recipients include Lincoln Area YMCA, Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development, Wetlands Initiative, and Chicago-based Wetlands Initiative.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND | BIDDEFORD, ME | $21,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AMERICUS, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BELGRADE LAKES ASSOCIATION | BELGRADE LAKES, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | NATURE CONSERVATION |
| SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOUNTAIN HILLS DARK SKY ASSOCIATION | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | NATURE PRESERVE |
| BRAIN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUND | LINCOLN, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LINCOLN AREA YMCA | LINCOLN, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION | MT VERNON, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| VERDECARES INC | RIO VERDE, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WETLANDS INITIATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| RIO VERDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | RIO VERDE, AZ | $2,430 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AGAPE EUROPECRU | ORLANDO, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| QUAIL AND UPLAND GAME ALLIANCE | MIDDLETOWN, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS | HARTFORD, CT | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SALVATION ARMY | LINCOLN, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SUNSHINE ACRES | MESA, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| IDAHO YOUTH RANCH | BOISE, ID | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| SMILE TRAIN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION | DUBLIN, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | ADOPTION ASSISTANCE |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION | BETHESDA, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP | LANSDOWNE, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN CAMPS |
| HEIFER INTERNATIONAL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| JESUS FILM PROJECT | ORLANDO, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| JUSTA CENTER | PHEONIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS |
| HARVEST COMPASSION CENTER | PHEONIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | PRINCETON, NJ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP | NAMPA, ID | $1,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION | CLARKSBURG, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| AMERICAN PARKINSONS DISEASE ASSOCIA | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTH RESEARCH |
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS CARE |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION-CONNECTICUT | SOUTHINGTON, CT | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE VERDES | RIO VERDE, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| 7 LAKES ALLIANCE | BELGRADE LAKES, ME | $10,000 | 2025 | NATURE PRESERVATION |
| VERDECARES INC | RIO VERDE, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LINCOLN AREA YMCA | LINCOLN, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WETLANDS INITIATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BELGRADE LAKES ASSOCIATION | BELGRADE LAKES, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | NATURE CONSERVATION |
| CODESPA AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,081 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AMERICUS, GA | $3,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
$21,000UNRESTRICTED
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
BELGRADE LAKES ASSOCIATION
$5,000NATURE CONSERVATION
FOUNTAIN HILLS DARK SKY ASSOCIATION
$5,000NATURE PRESERVE
UNRESTRICTED
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUND
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
LINCOLN AREA YMCA
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
THE TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
VERDECARES INC
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
RIO VERDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2,430UNRESTRICTED
AGAPE EUROPECRU
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
QUAIL AND UPLAND GAME ALLIANCE
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
SALVATION ARMY
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
SUNSHINE ACRES
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
MS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
$1,000HEALTH RESEARCH
SMILE TRAIN
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
PRISON FELLOWSHIP
$1,000CHILDREN CAMPS
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
JESUS FILM PROJECT
$1,000RELIGIOUS
JUSTA CENTER
$1,000HOMELESS
HARVEST COMPASSION CENTER
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP
$1,000RELIGIOUS
OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$1,000HOMELESS CARE
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION-CONNECTICUT
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE VERDES
$20,000UNRESTRICTED
VERDECARES INC
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
LINCOLN AREA YMCA
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
BELGRADE LAKES ASSOCIATION
$5,000NATURE CONSERVATION
CODESPA AMERICA
$4,081UNRESTRICTED
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$3,000UNRESTRICTED