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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 37-6058120

Christian Charities Foundation

A private foundation in Peoria, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 51 grants and $119,150 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Doug Oberlander
2216 W Altorfer Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 453-0752
Form and materials
The purpose of the organization and how the funds will be used.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Religious and charitable organizations

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $119,150

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $873,922
  • Tax year 2024

    $155,825

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $881,715
  • Tax year 2023

    $111,400

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $879,861
  • Tax year 2022

    $96,730

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $905,376
  • Tax year 2021

    $96,575

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $870,652
  • Tax year 2020

    $119,500

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $825,498

Grants paid in 2025

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. EpcPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $7,800
  2. Midwest Food BankPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $7,800
  3. Mercury One IncIrving, TX

    Christian ministry

    $7,400
  4. St Jude Children's Research HospitalPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $6,000
  5. Dream Center PeoriaPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $4,600
  6. The Nazarene FundIrving, TX

    Christian ministry

    $3,600
  7. Pathway MinistriesPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,800
  8. Wpeo RadioPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,800
  9. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Christian ministry

    $2,400
  10. Northminister Learning CenterPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,250
  11. American Center for Law and JusticeVirginia BCH, VA

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  12. American Family AssociationTupelo, MS

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  13. Boys and Girls Club of PeoriaPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  14. Capitol MinistriesPhoenix, AZ

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  15. Child Evangelism Fellowship of IllinoisWashington, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  16. Children's Home FoundationPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  17. Disabled American VetsCincinnati, OH

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  18. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  19. Focus on the FamilyColorado SPGS, CO

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  20. Food for the Poor IncCoconut Creek, FL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  21. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  22. Illinois Family AssociatesTinley Park, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  23. Indopartners AgencyGilbert, AZ

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  24. International Fellowship of Christians and JewsChicago, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  25. Jentezen Franklin MinistriesGainesville, GA

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  26. Madonna of the Streets IncPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  27. Men of Strongholds IncPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  28. Passions for SoulsFort Dodge, IA

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  29. Peoria Christian CenterPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  30. Pre-BornIndianapolis, IN

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  31. Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VA

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  32. Rustic HopePeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  33. Shriners Children's HospitalsTampa, FL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  34. South Side MissionPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  35. TCRC IncTremont, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  36. Tunnels 2 TowersStaten Island, NY

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  37. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  38. Warm Blankets Orphan CareRolling Meadows, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  39. Youth for ChristPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $2,000
  40. Timber Pointe Charitable FoundationBloomington, IL

    Christian ministry

    $1,800
  41. Elite Community OutreachPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  42. First LibertyPlano, TX

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  43. Jesus Film ProjectOrlando, FL

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  44. Jesus Online MinistriesHigley, AZ

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  45. Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  46. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Christian ministry

    $1,600
  47. Pet Pack Rescue InitiativePeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $600
  48. Taps Animal ShelterPekin, IL

    Christian ministry

    $600
  49. Wcic RadioPeoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $500
  50. Adult and Teen ChallengePekin, IL

    Christian ministry

    $300
  51. Enough Stuff ClubEast Peoria, IL

    Christian ministry

    $300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion5 grants $10,40022% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $9,40020% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment1 grant $7,80017% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $6,80014% of the total
  5. Youth development3 grants $5,20011% of the total
  6. Civil rights2 grants $3,6008% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $3,8008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois28 grants $67,350
  2. Texas3 grants $12,600
  3. Arizona5 grants $9,200
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $6,000
  5. Florida3 grants $5,600
  6. North Carolina1 grant $2,400
  7. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  8. Georgia1 grant $2,000
  9. Iowa1 grant $2,000
  10. Indiana1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Douglas OberlanderPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Julie PaulsonSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Karen OberlanderVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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