King’s Daughters Organization Endowment Fund

The purpose and goals of the King's Daughters Organization Endowment Fund grants are to provide financial support to programs and services of charitable organizations that:

  • Enhance the quality of life for older residents of Sangamon County.
  • Address the unmet needs of older residents of Sangamon County.
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2026 King's Daughters Organization Endowment Fund Grant Recipients

Organization Grant Award Purpose
AgeLinc/Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland $10,000 Utility expense assistance to seniors in Sangamon County
Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County $10,000 Animal Medical Assistance Program for Senior Citizens and their animals
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield in Illinois $10,000 Catholic Charities KDO Utility Assistance Grant for Senior Citizens
Contact Ministries $15,000 Essential Support for Seniors: Vision Care, Prescription Coverage, and Housing Stability
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired $15,000 Provide free education, training and resources for seniors in Sangamon County who are blind or visually impaired
Grace Lutheran Food Pantry $4,000 Food for Seniors project to cover the costs of providing non-perishable and fresh foods, as well as personal hygiene items to Seniors
Greater All Nation Church $15,000 A community senior luncheon to provide valuable information and linkage to services to seniors.
Habitat for Humanity Sangamon County $25,000 Critical Home Repair Program for low-income seniors in Sangamon County
Habitat for Humanity Sangamon County $20,000 Installation of ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps for low-income seniors in Sangamon County
Loami Area Community Pantry $4,000 Provide necessities for care of the elderly in the community.
Sangamon County Community Resources $15,000 Food Boxes for Sangamon County Seniors
Senior Services of Central Illinois $10,000 Daily Bread delivered meals
Senior Services of Central Illinois $7,000 Emergency Fund
Senior Services of Central Illinois $15,000 Senior Transport
Sparc $6,000 Holistic Senior Recreation Therapy Program
Springfield Art Association $3,500 Opening Minds Through Art Program for seniors suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's diseases
Springfield Choral Society $9,000 Sing by Heart dementia-friendly choir
Springfield Municipal Opera $8,500 Muni Senior Bus program, providing transportation for Seniors to performances at the Springfield Muni Opera
St. Martin DePorres Center, Inc. $20,000 Food and hygiene items for seniors in need
The Joy of Movement $5,000 Joy of Movement dance and exercise classes for people living with Parkinson disease and their care partners
The Parent Place $15,000 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Guardianship Assistance and Support Program
Wild Canine Rescue $10,000 Silver Paw Senior Aid
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