Betty Coughlin Charitable Trust
Historical FunderParis, Illinois · EIN 27-6294512 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,625 and $35,625.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PROSPECT BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 400, 177 W WOOD ST, PARIS IL 61944 |
| Phone | 2174654154 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT PROSPECT BANK. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 17 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FROM PARIS HIGH SCHOOL, PARIS, IL, OR A SUCCESSOR SHOULD A CONSOLIDATION OCCUR. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN AN AGRICULTURAL RELATED OR HOME ECONOMICS RELATED FIELD. SCHOLARSHIPS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN OBJECTIVE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED BY THE TRUSTEE. NO LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WILL BE PLACED UPON RECIPIENTS OR RELATIVES OF RECIPIENTS BECAUSE OF RACE OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar County Historical Society | Paris, IL | General | $35,625 |
| Paris Park Board | Paris, IL | Public parks in paris, il | $35,625 |
| U of I Fdn Ext Servedgar | Paris, IL | 4-H related projects in edgar county | $35,625 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($110,598). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,473 | 10 |
| 2024 | $201,172 | 8 |
| 2023 | $148,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6294512
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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