Betty Purnell Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMaryville, Illinois · EIN 88-6634303 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$95K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,197
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $887 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
76% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Worship Center | Edwardsville, IL | For fellowship | $33,846 |
| Dayspring Pantry | Frenchburg, KY | For support for the community | $11,769 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | To support safe & quality cleft care | $10,154 |
| Stand by Me Inc | Clackamas, OR | For youth support | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Internat | Orland, FL | For fellowship | $8,900 |
| New Life Evangelistic Center | Overland, MO | For assitance to the homeless | $5,384 |
| Copper Creek Christian Chruch | Maryville, IL | For fellowship | $5,197 |
| Lifepoint Church | Collinsville, IL | For fellowship | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | For assistance to the homeless | $887 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | For research | $887 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | For research & patient support | $887 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | For research | $887 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundati | Lanham, MD | For assistance to disabled veterans | $887 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,685 | 13 |
| 2023 | $63,832 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349104316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6634303
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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