Alton Woman's Home Association
Historical FunderAlton, Illinois · EIN 37-0799839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALTON WOMAN'S HOME ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 552, ALTON IL 62002 |
| Phone | 6184667638 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FOR FUNDS APPLICATION & COPY OF IRS TAX EXEMPT STATUS LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING NEEDY WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Food Center | Alton, IL | Women/Children | $22,500 |
| Operation Blessing | Wood River, IL | Women/Children | $22,500 |
| Senior Services Plus | Alton, IL | Senior citizens | $18,000 |
| Refuge | Wood River, IL | Children | $15,109 |
| Riverbend Family Ministries | Wood River, IL | Children | $15,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start & Family Services | Alton, IL | Women/Children | $15,000 |
| Brightpoint (Chasi) | Chicago, IL | Women/Children | $12,000 |
| Land of Lincoln Legal | Alton, IL | Women/Children | $12,000 |
| Community Hope Center | Cottage Hills, IL | Women/Children | $10,000 |
| Oasis Women's Center | Alton, IL | Women | $10,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America | St Louis, MO | Children | $8,000 |
| Highland Area Christian Ministries | Highland, IL | Women/Children | $7,500 |
| Restore Network | Alton, IL | Children | $7,500 |
| Centerstone of Illinois | Alton, IL | Mental health patient | $7,000 |
| Good Samaritan House | Granite City, IL | Women/Children | $7,000 |
| Beverly Farms Foundation | Godfrey, IL | Adults with developmental disabilities | $7,000 |
| Faith in Action Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Women/Children | $6,000 |
| Ready Readers | St Louis, MO | Children | $5,000 |
| Thrive Metro East | Godfrey, IL | Women | $4,000 |
| YWCA of Alton | Alton, IL | Women | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,109 | 20 |
| 2024 | $190,133 | 17 |
| 2023 | $171,605 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-0799839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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