Absher Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarmi, Illinois · EIN 83-2527679 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$49,721
Total assets$44.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $108,759.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Various, IL | To provide scholarships to universities for approved students. | $684,052 |
| White County Ambulance Service | Carmi, IL | Purchase 2 new ambulances. | $659,628 |
| Carmi White County Cusd#5 | Carmi, IL | Security upgrades, chromebooks, curriculum upgrade, bank uniforms, quest speakers, chairs. | $193,750 |
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation | Eldorado, IL | Purchase backup generators for carmi clinic. | $108,759 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Cusd #3 | Norris City, IL | Security upgrade and tech projectors for classrooms. | $84,786 |
| White County Senior Center | Carmi, IL | Proviide not meals for senior citizens. | $60,000 |
| White County 4H | Carmi, IL | New lighting, fans, bleachers, updates to the livestock barn. | $50,100 |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | To provide to the dual credit program & new signage at the carmi campus. | $49,721 |
| Carmi Fire Department | Carmi, IL | To purchase new lettering, lights and radios for trucks. | $12,948 |
| Safe Haven | Mt Carmel, IL | Pay support staff for women's homeless shelter. | $10,000 |
| White County Sheriff | Carmi, IL | Toward purchase of new patrol cars. | $10,000 |
| Carmi Police Department | Carmi, IL | Toward purchase of flock cameras. | $10,000 |
| Crossville Fire Department | Crossville, IL | Toward equipment upgrades. | $10,000 |
| Grayville Senior Center | Grayville, IL | Provide hot meals for seniors. | $8,000 |
| Sic Trade Certificates | Harrisburg, IL | Trade certificate training | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,957,744 | 15 |
| 2024 | $1,518,643 | 15 |
| 2023 | $622,596 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2527679
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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