Funding search · EIN 326007063 · Springfield, IL

Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

259
grants reported
$3.5M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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2 grants matching “historic preservation · $10,000

  • $5,000

    Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To support, enhance, promote and preserve the historic, architectural, artistic and cultural heritage of the city of springfield and the hometown area of abraham lincoln.

  • $5,000

    Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To support, enhance, promote and preserve the historic, architectural, artistic and cultural heritage of the city of springfield and the hometown area of abraham lincoln.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Eastern Illinois University Foundation3 grants · $300,000
  • Christ the King3 grants · $223,000
  • Memorial Medical Center Foundation3 grants · $177,000
  • Refuge Ranch3 grants · $150,000
  • Sparc3 grants · $150,000
  • Sacred Heart Griffin High School3 grants · $137,500
  • Georges Malaika Foundation3 grants · $130,000
  • Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois3 grants · $110,500
  • Mercy Communities3 grants · $92,000
  • The Shelter for Abused Women and Children3 grants · $75,000

Giving over time

$1.2M
2022
$1.1M
2023
$1.2M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 259 grants.

  • $127,000

    Christ the King · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To advance the learning of those attending christ the king school.

  • $110,000

    Georges Malaika Foundation · New York, NY · 2022

    To educate young african girls in the democratic republic of congo

  • $110,000

    Sacred Heart Griffin High School · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To improve the education of youth attending sacred-heart griffin

  • $101,000

    Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To assist organization in providing health care to those in the springfield area

  • $100,000

    Eastern Illinois University Foundation · Charleston, IL · 2024

    To help organization improve the education of those attending eastern illinois university

  • $100,000

    Eastern Illinois University Foundation · Charleston, IL · 2023

    To help organization improve the education of those attending eastern illinois university

  • $100,000

    Eastern Illinois University Foundation · Charleston, IL · 2022

    To help organization improve the education of those attending eastern illinois university

  • $90,000

    Christ the King · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To advance the learning of those attending christ the king school.

  • $60,000

    Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in providing health care to those in the springfield area

  • $51,000

    Lincoln Land Community College Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in serving the students of lincoln land community college

  • $50,000

    Dream Center Springfield · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To support organization in teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students to develop lifelong skills for their future.

  • $50,000

    Refuge Ranch · Rochester, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in rescuing neglected and abused horses and providing mentoring programs for children using horses

  • $50,000

    Sparc · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To enrich the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • $50,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2023

    Assist organization in its programs to enable young people to acquire skills and qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders

  • $50,000

    Refuge Ranch · Rochester, IL · 2023

    To assist organization in rescuing neglected and abused horses and providing mentoring programs for children using horses

  • $50,000

    Sparc · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To enrich the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • $50,000

    Refuge Ranch · Rochester, IL · 2022

    To assist organization in rescuing neglected and abused horses and providing mentoring programs for children using horses

  • $50,000

    Sparc · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To enrich the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • $49,000

    Mercy Communities · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To provide support to homeless mothers and their children

  • $35,000

    Kidzeum · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in its mission to serve as a place of learning and discovery through play for children of all abilities

  • $33,000

    Mercy Communities · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To provide support to homeless mothers and their children

  • $32,000

    Ymca Springfield · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To provide life-changing events to kids and adults in the community who need support.

  • $30,500

    Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2022

    Assist organization in its programs to enable young people to acquire skills and qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders

  • $30,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2024

    Assist organization in its programs to enable young people to acquire skills and qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders

  • $27,000

    First Presbyterian Church · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To assist with technology upgrade

  • $25,000

    Ball Chatham Community Unit School District No 5 · Chatham, IL · 2024

    To provide support to families impacted by the april 28, 2025 tragedy.

  • $25,000

    Collier County Agriculture Fair and Exposition · Naples, FL · 2024

    To assist organization in helping families in need.

  • $25,000

    Fmb Strong · Fort Myers Beach, FL · 2024

    To support organization's efforts in rebuilding and providing relief for the fort myers beach community following the hurricane ian devastation.

  • $25,000

    Fostering Success · Naples, FL · 2024

    To support organization in its missison to empower youth transitioning from foster care to independence. Resources include housing assistance, life skills training, educational support and mentorship programs.

  • $25,000

    National Alliance On Mental Illness (Nami) · Naples, FL · 2024

    To support the organization's mission of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through advocacy, education, support, and public awareness initiatives.

  • $25,000

    Pace Center for Girls of Collier · Immokalee, FL · 2024

    To support organization in its efforts to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.

  • $25,000

    Project Build Sw Florida · Naples, FL · 2024

    To empower the homeless and foster youth to be responsible, productive members of their families and communities.

  • $25,000

    Snip Collier · Naples, FL · 2024

    To support the organization's mission of reducing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs, education, and community outreach.

  • $25,000

    St Patrick Catholic School · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To improve the education of youth attending st. Patrick's school.

  • $25,000

    The Shelter for Abused Women and Children · Naples, FL · 2024

    To support organization in its efforts to lead and collaborate with the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking.

  • $25,000

    Valerie'S House · Naples, FL · 2024

    To help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

  • $25,000

    Warrior Homes of Collier County · Naples, FL · 2024

    Improve local veteran's lives through housing, mental health support and education.

  • $25,000

    Ymca Springfield · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To provide life-changing events to kids and adults in the community who need support.

  • $25,000

    Youth Haven · Naples, FL · 2024

    Support for therapeutic programs and services for kids and teens who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, and homelessness.

  • $25,000

    Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2023

    Contribution used for website redesign and sponsorhip of the annual fall festival

  • $25,000

    Beat the Streets Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Support organization's mission to provide quality, accessible and transformative wrestling programs to chicago youth.

  • $25,000

    David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health · Naples, FL · 2023

    To help inspire and create life-changing and life-saving wellness for every individual through dlc's innovative and comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, residential and community-based prevention and treatment programs.

  • $25,000

    Freedom Waters Foundation · Naples, FL · 2023

    To help children and adults with life threatening illnesses/disabilities/youth at risk and their families smile, relax and enjoy the freedom from their day-to-day concerns, out on the water.

  • $25,000

    Friends of Foster Children Forever · Naples, FL · 2023

    To allow served foster children to reach their full potential.

  • $25,000

    Habitat for Humanity of Collier County · Naples, FL · 2023

    To provide affordable housing to those in the collier county area.

  • $25,000

    Kidzeum · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To assist organization in its mission to serve as a place of learning and discovery through play for children of all abilities

  • $25,000

    Naples Therapeutic Riding Center · Naples, FL · 2023

    To assist organization in its mission to improve the lives of children and adults with physical, social and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine related programs.

  • $25,000

    Project Build Sw Florida · Naples, FL · 2023

    To empower the homeless and foster youth to be responsible, productive members of their families and communities.

  • $25,000

    The Shelter for Abused Women and Children · Naples, FL · 2023

    To support organization in its efforts to lead and collaborate with the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking.

  • $25,000

    U of I Foundation · Champaign, IL · 2023

    To support uis's innovation center tech x lab

  • $25,000

    Valerie'S House · Naples, FL · 2023

    To help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

  • $25,000

    Warrior Homes of Collier County · Naples, FL · 2023

    Improve local veteran's lives through housing, mental health support and education.

  • $25,000

    Youth Haven · Naples, FL · 2023

    Support for therapeutic programs and services for kids and teens who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, and homelessness.

  • $25,000

    Brooke'S Legacy Animal Rescue · Naples, FL · 2022

    To support organization in its efforts to provide medical treatment, spay/neuter and general care for homeless animals saved from kill shelters and place them in permanent homes.

  • $25,000

    Collier County Agriculture Fair and Exposition · Naples, FL · 2022

    To assist organization in helping families in need.

  • $25,000

    David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health · Naples, FL · 2022

    To help inspire and create life-changing and life-saving wellness for every individual through dlc's innovative and comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, residential and community-based prevention and treatment programs.

  • $25,000

    Fort Myers Beach Woman'S Club · Fort Myers Beach, FL · 2022

    To support the woman's club revitalization

  • $25,000

    Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County · West Palm Beach, FL · 2022

    To assist organization in transforming the lives of foster children through services, support and education to overcome the effects of child abuse and neglect.

  • $25,000

    Gulf Coast Humane Society · Fort Myers, FL · 2022

    To support organization's efforts to care for neglected and abandoned pets of southwest florida.

  • $25,000

    Naples Therapeutic Riding Center · Naples, FL · 2022

    To assist organization in its mission to improve the lives of children and adults with physical, social and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine related programs.

  • $25,000

    Our Savior'S Lutheran School · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To provide funds for technology used in educating our savior's students

  • $25,000

    The Shelter for Abused Women and Children · Naples, FL · 2022

    To support organization in its efforts to lead and collaborate with the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking.

  • $25,000

    Valerie'S House · Naples, FL · 2022

    To assist organization in helping children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives.

  • $20,000

    Inner City Computer Stars · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To provide inner-city young adults with leadership training

  • $20,000

    Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To change the lives of underserved children in springfield public schools.

  • $20,000

    Pace Center for Girls of Collier · Immokalee, FL · 2023

    To support organization in its efforts to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.

  • $20,000

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To assist organization in providing a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.

  • $20,000

    Springfield Project · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To facilitate community development and revitalization, foster diversity development initiatives and support community problem solving efforts.

  • $16,000

    Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To assist organization in providing health care to those in the springfield area

  • $15,500

    Sacred Heart Griffin High School · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To improve the education of youth attending sacred-heart griffin

  • $15,000

    Heartland Housed · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To assist those that are homeless

  • $15,000

    Pace Center for Girls of Collier · Immokalee, FL · 2022

    To support organization in its efforts to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.

  • $12,500

    Beat the Streets Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024

    Support organization's mission to provide quality, accessible and transformative wrestling programs to chicago youth.

  • $12,500

    Siu Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To support organization's mission of advancing research, education, and patient care for individuals affected by alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

  • $12,000

    Sacred Heart Griffin High School · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To improve the education of youth attending sacred-heart griffin

  • $12,000

    St Agnes School · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist school with the replacement and upgrade of its school computer equipment.

  • $10,000

    Carlinville American Legion · Carlinville, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in its efforts to help veterans

  • $10,000

    Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To change the lives of underserved children in springfield public schools.

  • $10,000

    Contact Ministries · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in its efforts to serve the greater springfield community by providing emergency and transitional shelter along with skills training, food, clothing and financial assistance.

  • $10,000

    Education Center for the Visually Impaired · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in its mission to provide quality education, training and resources so people with visual impairments are able to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.

  • $10,000

    Friend in Deed · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To help springfield area residents that are in need during the holiday season.

  • $10,000

    Georges Malaika Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    To educate young african girls in the democratic republic of congo

  • $10,000

    Helping Hands of Springfield · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in providing shelter, meals and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the springfield, il community.

  • $10,000

    Junior Achievement of Central Illinois · East Peoria, IL · 2024

    To provide young people with the real-world skills they want and need, like how to manage money, how to prepare for a career and how to open and run a business.

  • $10,000

    Mercy Communities · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To provide support to homeless mothers and their children

  • $10,000

    Midwest Mission Distribution Center · Pawnee, IL · 2024

    To assist organization in providing supplies and materials to victims of natural or man-made disasters locally, nationally and internationally.

  • $10,000

    Project Third Day Nfp · Carlinville, IL · 2024

    To support organization's mission in providing food for children in the carlinville, il community and surrounding areas.

  • $10,000

    Sojourn Shelter & Services · Springfield, IL · 2024

    To support programs to end domestic violence.

  • $10,000

    Carlinville American Legion · Carlinville, IL · 2023

    To assist organization in its efforts to help veterans

  • $10,000

    Friend in Deed · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To help springfield area residents that are in need during the holiday season.

  • $10,000

    Georges Malaika Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

    To educate young african girls in the democratic republic of congo

  • $10,000

    Inner City Computer Stars · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To provide inner-city young adults with leadership training

  • $10,000

    Project Third Day Nfp · Carlinville, IL · 2023

    To support organization's mission in providing food for children in the carlinville, il community and surrounding areas.

  • $10,000

    Regional Office of Career and Technical Education · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To support the sangamon ceo program

  • $10,000

    Sojourn Shelter & Services · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To support programs to end domestic violence.

  • $10,000

    St John'S Breadline · Springfield, IL · 2023

    To provide free, hot and nutritious meals in a clean and positive environment.

  • $10,000

    Carlinville American Legion · Carlinville, IL · 2022

    To assist organization in its efforts to help veterans

  • $10,000

    Education Center for the Visually Impaired · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To assist organization in its mission to provide quality education, training and resources so people with visual impairments are able to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.

  • $10,000

    Friend in Deed · Springfield, IL · 2022

    To help springfield area residents that are in need during the holiday season.

  • $10,000

    Inner City Computer Stars · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To provide inner-city young adults with leadership training

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