Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation
Invitation OnlyJacksonville, Illinois · EIN 37-6227827 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $8,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieland United Way | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, TN | Imagination Library Donation | $18,000 |
| Texas Library Assocation | Austin, TX | Bluebonnet Program Support | $15,000 |
| Aasl | Chicago, IL | Travel Grants | $12,500 |
| Reading is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $11,000 |
| Ala | Chicago, IL | Library Champion and United for Libraries | $9,000 |
| Moravian University | Bethlehem, PA | Scholarship for Smantha Meskilll | $8,500 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO | Scholarship for Lexi Lane | $8,500 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship for Liam Lane | $8,500 |
| San Jose University | San Jose, CA | ALA Scholarship for Amber Katherine OBrien | $8,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | ALA Scholarship for Allison Alcena | $8,000 |
| University of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | ALA Scholarship for Haley Neil | $8,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | ALA Scholarship for Ruadhan Quartz Lee Hettrich | $8,000 |
| Illinois Nature Conservancy | Lewiston, IL | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Jacksonville Area Museum | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Alsc | Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Jacksonville Public Library | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville Food Center | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| New Directions Warming and Cooling Center | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Morgan County Historical Society | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,720 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Society | Jacksonville, IL | Childrens Concert Donation | $2,500 |
| Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Bob Freesen YMCA | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Illinois State Historical Society | Springfield, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Main Street | Jacksonville, IL | Concert Series Donation | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce | Jacksonville, IL | Teacher Appreciation Event Donation | $1,000 |
| Spirit of Faith | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| West Central Mass Transit | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Schewe Libary Donation | $1,000 |
| Midwest Youth Services | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons-JRP Memorial | Miami, FL | Parkinsons Research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living | Jacksonville, IL | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Girl Scouts | Springfield, IL | Charitable Donation | $150 |
| Boy Scouts | Springfield, IL | Charitable Donation | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,520 | 40 |
| 2024 | $201,600 | 40 |
| 2023 | $220,500 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102090
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6227827
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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