Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMonticello, Illinois · EIN 37-1349728 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $177 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Arthur High School Superintendent |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E Columbia, Arthur IL 61811 |
| Phone | 2177629431 |
| Form and materials | Scholarship assistance application forms are available at the Arthur and Atwood-Hammond High School offices. Application forms require two letters of recommendation, a small photograph, and a personal statement by the student |
| Deadlines | Applications are due by April 11th of each year |
| Restrictions | Eligible recipients or their parents must reside in the Arthur or Atwood-Hammon school districts of Illinois. There are no other restrictions or limitations on who may apply. The maximum value of each scholarship is about $600 |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Chapter Order of OES | Macon, IL | General Support | $5,070 |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| The Atwood Everyday Needy Fund | Atwodd, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Atwood-Hammond Backpack Food | Atwodd, IL | General Support | $177 |
| The Arthur Home | Arthur, IL | General Support | $177 |
| The Atwood-Hammond Christmas Needy Fund | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Atwood Volunteer Firemen | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Peace Meal | Charleston, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur Ministerial Association | Arthur, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur United Methodist Church | Arthur, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur EMT Association | Arthur, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur Fire Department | Arthur, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Atwood First Responders | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur Masonic Lodge #825 | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Atwood Hammond Library | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Meals On Wheels | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| Arthur Lions Club | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
| United Church of Atwood | Atwood, IL | General Support | $177 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,902 | 23 |
| 2024 | $17,701 | 22 |
| 2023 | $18,300 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101666
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1349728
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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