The Hunzeker Family Foundation focuses its modest philanthropic activity on immediate hunger relief in the Peoria area, funding local food banks that provide direct distribution of food to people in need. Their giving is highly local and pragmatic, directed toward front-line charities rather than policy or capacity-building efforts. The foundation appears to prioritize organizations that address basic needs and food security in Central Illinois.
Concentrated, small-scale giving: very few grants (two recorded) all directed locally to direct-service food banks; funding is transactional/charitable rather than long-term capacity-building or multi-year general support.
The Hunzeker Family Foundation’s clearest pattern is steady support for immediate hunger relief in Peoria and central Illinois, especially through local food banks and direct food-distribution charities. In the recent grants list, Midwest Food Bank and Peoria Food Bank each appear multiple times across 2023, 2024, and 2025, with awards ranging from the mid-thousands to the low teens. That repetition suggests a giving style built around ongoing operating support rather than one-time projects. Neighborhood House also appears more than once, showing the foundation’s interest in front-line organizations serving basic needs in the Peoria area. The foundation’s grantmaking is modest in scale, but consistent. Its recent awards are generally sized for practical local needs, and the recipient base is concentrated in Illinois. While most grants go to organizations tied to food security, the portfolio also includes a smaller set of gifts to other community charities and service organizations in Illinois and beyond. Across the recent record, the foundation’s giving reads as highly local, direct, and focused on near-term relief for people facing food insecurity.
In hunger-relief work, the foundation gave $11,500 in 2025 to Midwest Food Bank and $11,000 in 2025 to Peoria Food Bank, both in Peoria, for charitable purposes tied to direct food support. Those awards fit a clear emphasis on emergency food banks and distribution organizations that move food quickly to people in need. Its broader basic-needs giving also includes $8,500 in 2025 to Neighborhood House in Peoria and $10,000 in 2024 to the same organization, indicating support for a local charity serving community-level needs. Beyond food access, the foundation made smaller gifts to groups such as Boys and Girls Club of Greater Peoria, Kemmerer Village, and Hometown Rescue, but the strongest pattern remains direct aid for immediate relief rather than program expansion or policy work.
Typical grant sizes cluster tightly around a few thousand dollars: the p25 is $3,000, the median is $4,000, and the p75 is $7,000. The recent record also shows repeat awards to the same organizations over multiple years, especially among Peoria-area food charities. That pattern points to recurring, relationship-based support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation appears to operate as a family foundation, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. No application process is indicated in the data.
$245K
$1.9M
$410K
$100K
Most grants fall between $3K and $7K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$7K
About 68% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Notable grantees: Midwest Food Bank, Peoria Food Bank
Giving is overwhelmingly Illinois-based, with 68% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Peoria is the main hub, with repeated awards to organizations in Peoria itself. Other Illinois recipients include Princeton, Edwards, Dunlap, Assumption, and Peoria-area groups such as Neighborhood House and Hometown Rescue. Outside Illinois, grants in the recent list went to Nashville, Topeka, and Memphis, but the overall footprint remains regional and concentrated in the Midwest.
Its most consistent support goes to emergency food banks and direct food-distribution charities in Peoria and central Illinois. Midwest Food Bank and Peoria Food Bank appear repeatedly in the recent grants list, and Neighborhood House also receives multiple awards tied to basic-needs support.
The foundation’s grant sizes are usually modest. The typical range is $3,000 at the 25th percentile, $4,000 at the median, and $7,000 at the 75th percentile.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Midwest Food Bank, Peoria Food Bank, and Neighborhood House. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing support rather than one-time project grants.
Most grants go to Illinois recipients, and 68% of grants are made to organizations in the foundation’s HQ state. Peoria is the most common city in the recent list, followed by other Illinois locations such as Princeton, Edwards, Dunlap, and Assumption.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $11,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PEORIA FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $11,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | PEORIA, IL | $8,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PETS FOR SENIORS | PRINCETON, IL | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF STRAYS | PRINCETON, IL | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMETOWN RESCUE | PEORIA, IL | $4,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FOSTER PET OUTREACH | EDWARDS, IL | $4,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | PEORIA, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WOUNDED WARRIORS | TOPEKA, KS | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MISSION K9 RESCUE | MAGNOLIA, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VERDE, FL | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| KEMMERER VILLAGE | ASSUMPTION, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OPEN ARMS PANTRY | METAMORA, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| RED ROVERPURINA | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JOE NIEKRO FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $14,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PEORIA FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $13,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | PEORIA, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF STRAYS | PRINCETON, IL | $8,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PETS FOR SENIORS | PRINCETON, IL | $8,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $8,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FOSTER PET OUTREACH | EDWARDS, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER PEORIA | PEORIA, IL | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | TOPEKA, KS | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE | MEMPHIS, TN | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| KEMMERER VILLAGE | ASSUMPTION, IL | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMETOWN RESCUE | PEORIA, IL | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MISSION K9 RESCUE | NEEDVILLE, TX | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OPEN ARMS FOOD PANTRY | METAMORA, IL | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VEDRA, FL | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $9,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| PEORIA FOOD BANK | PEORIA, IL | $9,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| PETS FOR SENIORS | PRINCETON, IL | $6,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF STRAYS | PRINCETON, IL | $6,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | PEORIA, IL | $5,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| TESSA SUTTON FOUNDATION | DUNLAP, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $4,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| FOSTER PET OUTREACH | EDWARDS, IL | $3,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMETOWN RESCUE | PEORIA, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| KEMMERER VILLAGE | ASSUMPTION, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | TOPEKA, KS | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| METAMORA FOOD BANK | METAMORA, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE | MEMPHIS, TN | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER PEORIA | PEORIA, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VEDRA, FL | $2,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MISSION K9 RESCUE | NEEDVILLE, TX | $2,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
MIDWEST FOOD BANK
$11,500CHARITABLE
PEORIA FOOD BANK
$11,000CHARITABLE
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
$8,500CHARITABLE
PETS FOR SENIORS
$7,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF STRAYS
$7,000CHARITABLE
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
$7,000CHARITABLE
HOMETOWN RESCUE
CHARITABLE
FOSTER PET OUTREACH
$4,000CHARITABLE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
$3,000CHARITABLE
WOUNDED WARRIORS
$3,000CHARITABLE
MISSION K9 RESCUE
$2,500CHARITABLE
K9S FOR WARRIORS
$2,500CHARITABLE
KEMMERER VILLAGE
$2,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDE
$2,000CHARITABLE
OPEN ARMS PANTRY
$2,000CHARITABLE
RED ROVERPURINA
$1,500CHARITABLE
JOE NIEKRO FOUNDATION
$1,500CHARITABLE
MIDWEST FOOD BANK
$14,000CHARITABLE
PEORIA FOOD BANK
$13,000CHARITABLE
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
$10,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF STRAYS
$8,000CHARITABLE
PETS FOR SENIORS
$8,000CHARITABLE
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
$8,000CHARITABLE
FOSTER PET OUTREACH
$5,000CHARITABLE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER PEORIA
$4,000CHARITABLE
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
$4,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDE
$4,000CHARITABLE
KEMMERER VILLAGE
$4,000CHARITABLE
HOMETOWN RESCUE
$4,000CHARITABLE
MISSION K9 RESCUE
$3,000CHARITABLE
OPEN ARMS FOOD PANTRY
$3,000CHARITABLE
K9S FOR WARRIORS
$3,000CHARITABLE
MIDWEST FOOD BANK
$9,000CHARITABLE
PEORIA FOOD BANK
$9,000CHARITABLE
PETS FOR SENIORS
$6,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF STRAYS
$6,000CHARITABLE
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
$5,500CHARITABLE
TESSA SUTTON FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
$4,000CHARITABLE
FOSTER PET OUTREACH
$3,500CHARITABLE
HOMETOWN RESCUE
$3,000CHARITABLE
KEMMERER VILLAGE
$3,000CHARITABLE
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
$3,000CHARITABLE
METAMORA FOOD BANK
$3,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDE
$3,000CHARITABLE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER PEORIA
$3,000CHARITABLE
K9S FOR WARRIORS
$2,000CHARITABLE
MISSION K9 RESCUE
$2,000CHARITABLE