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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 83-1991163

The Etnyre Foundation

A private foundation in Oregon, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $193,564 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 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
Nick Davis and Brooke Etnyre
1333 Daysville Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2116
[email protected]
Form and materials
Application must include the following information. It may be submitted via a letter, by email, or website. -Name, address, phone, email of organization or individual making request -Name and contact information of contact person -Name of director of organization and contact information if different than that of contact person -Name of chairman of your board if applicable & contact information -Description of purpose of the organization -Evidence that organization is a 501(c)(3) -Amount requested and a budget for use of funds -Detailed description of purpose for funds; i.e., the expected benefits; how it aligns with the mission of the foundation -Measurable goals and timeline and plan for accomplishing the goals (what you plan to accomplish, what actions you will take, and when) -Description of how you will evaluate the outcomes relative to the goals Website: www.theetnyrefoundation.org
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $193,564

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $1,600,802

  • Tax year 2023

    $184,700

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,467,960

  • Tax year 2022

    $174,103

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,373,674

  • Tax year 2021

    $103,402

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,266,242

  • Tax year 2020

    $108,255

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $1,031,187

  • Tax year 2019

    $58,585

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $1,087,132

  • Tax year 2018

    $63,701

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $1,147,375

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oregon Community School DistrictOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $23,680
  2. Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative)Lombard, IL

    General Operating Support

    $9,408
  3. Camp Freedom IncCarbondale, PA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  4. City of CarbondaleCarbondale, PA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  5. Daviess County TNROwensboro, KY

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  6. Del E Webb Center for Performing ArtsWickenburg, AZ

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  7. Foundation for Senior LivingPhoenix, AZ

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  8. Franklin Creek Conservation AssociationFranklin GRV, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  9. Freedom HousePrinceton, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  10. Lee County Council on AgingDixon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  11. Neighborhood House AssociationPeoria, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  12. Pegasus Special RidersOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  13. Severson Dells Education FoundationRockford, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  14. Teen Turf IncAmboy, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  15. The Step Up Family CenterOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  16. Timberwolves Youth WrestlingSparland, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  17. Toluca Coal Mine Preservation & DevelopmentToluca, IL

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  18. Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton, SC

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  19. Chana Education CenterChana, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,813
  20. Knottsville Volunteer Fire DepartmentKnottsville, KY

    General Operating Support

    $4,802
  21. Ogle County Fair AssocOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,770
  22. Friends of Nachusa GrasslandsFranklin GRV, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,690
  23. Oregon Fire Protection DistrictOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,191
  24. Scullen Middle School OrchestraNaperville, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,132
  25. Heart of IL CEO ProgramPeoria, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,085
  26. Orchestra ParentsPatrons' United SupportNaperville, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  27. Remedies Renewing LivesRockford, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  28. Rockford Area Habitat for HumanityRockford, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  29. St Joseph Fire DepartmentOwensboro, KY

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  30. United Way of LeeOgle CountyDixon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  31. Waubonsie Valley High School Music Education Advocates Coalition NFPAurora, IL

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  32. Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater RockfordChicago, IL

    General Operating Support

    $3,490
  33. RiverPark CenterOwensboro, KY

    General Operating Support

    $3,425
  34. Department of Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation IncMacon, GA

    General Operating Support

    $3,150
  35. Happy TailsRock Falls, IL

    General Operating Support

    $3,064
  36. Habitat for Humanity of Ogle CountyOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $2,800
  37. Rock River Center IncOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $2,730
  38. Oregon Fire Health & Fitness CommitteeOregon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $2,500
  39. Squirrels Gone Wild Rescue & RehabDixon, IL

    General Operating Support

    $2,219
  40. Stir-n-Up HopeFerdinand, IN

    General Operating Support

    $1,615

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture3 grants $12,42517% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter3 grants $11,80016% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $7,21910% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $6,6159% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes6 grants $26,64236% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois29 grants $146,572
  2. Kentucky5 grants $18,842
  3. Arizona2 grants $10,000
  4. Pennsylvania2 grants $10,000
  5. South Carolina1 grant $5,000
  6. Georgia1 grant $3,150

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

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

  • Susan DavisDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justine StenzelDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Heather PaytonDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathryn FerbDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Karen AnuszewskiDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael Lonesome-EtnyreDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Melissa MastersOfficer Hours 1Pay $6,000
  • Michael GelandeOfficer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Greg BallDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Taylor Dietz through 125Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer Shaffer through 125Director Hours 1Pay $0

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