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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$253,904
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $6,800,950
-
Tax year 2024
$265,172
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $5,818,258
-
Tax year 2023
$282,594
- Grants listed
- 19
- Assets, end of year
- $6,182,846
-
Tax year 2022
$292,535
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $6,475,206
-
Tax year 2021
$300,700
- Grants listed
- 14
- Assets, end of year
- $7,356,580
-
Tax year 2020
$338,740
- Grants listed
- 14
- Assets, end of year
- $8,509,463
-
Tax year 2019
$203,000
- Grants listed
- 13
- Assets, end of year
- $9,464,494
-
Tax year 2018
$0
- Grants listed
- 0
- Assets, end of year
- $9,656,837
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Refuge RanchRochester, IL
For the general operating fund
$45,000 -
Lutheran High SchoolSpringfield, IL
For educational fund including gym, lockers, grounds and maintenance equipment
$33,000 -
Finding HopeRochester, IL
For youth therapeutic riding
$28,952 -
Springfield BMX RacingSpringfield, IL
Benefit youth activites by providing equipment, scholarships and supplies.
$23,000 -
Illinois Sheriff's AssociationSpringfield, IL
For improving public safety
$20,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IllinoisDecatur, IL
To serve the general interests of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of Central IllinoisSpringfield, IL
To benefit the Career Launch Program
$10,000 -
Concordia High SchoolRound Rock, TX
To the annual fund
$10,000 -
Springfield YMCA Strong KidsSpringfield, IL
Strong Kids Scholarship Fund
$10,000 -
Zion Lutheran SchoolGeorgetown, TX
Further enhancement to the strong academic curriculum, diverse arts and athletics programs of the school.
$10,000 -
Darts for KidsCollinsville, IL
Promote recreational dart-based involvement for children with medical needs.
$10,000 -
Compass for Kids IncSpringfield, IL
Provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.
$8,976 -
Ann T Havey FoundationSpringfield, IL
Provide bundles (Bundles of Joy) of clothing to needy families of newborn babies.
$5,000 -
Boy Scouts of America - Abraham Lincoln CouncilSpringfield, IL
To serve the general interest of the Abraham Lincoln Council
$5,000 -
Concordia UniversityAustin, TX
For athletic facilities and launch crew
$5,000 -
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD
To serve the general purposes of the Charity
$5,000 -
Word Up of Central IllinoisMonroe, NC
Create an online Read Thru the Word course for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.
$5,000 -
Share the Spirit FoundationSpringfield, IL
Shoes and socks for students in need
$4,500 -
Camp CilcaCantrall, IL
To serve the general purposes of the Camp
$3,476 -
Prince of Peace Christian SchoolCarrollton, TX
Assistance provided to enhance an excellent educational experience in a diverse and caring environment.
$2,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Mental health1 grant $45,00045% of the total
- Youth development3 grants $22,45223% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $20,00020% of the total
- Human services2 grants $9,50010% of the total
- Education1 grant $2,0002% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Illinois14 grants $216,904
- Texas4 grants $27,000
- North Carolina1 grant $5,000
- South Dakota1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Gordon GatesTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
- Kara CarloveTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
- Lane LarsonTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
- Hope CollierTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
The return
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