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Invitation OnlyEdwardsville, Illinois · EIN 88-1466114 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$144K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$900
Total assets$51K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,400.
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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor | St John, MO | Further organization's objectives | $45,000 |
| Northpoint Foundation Inc | Kansas City, MO | Further organization's objectives | $16,600 |
| Pedal the Cause | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $16,072 |
| Caritas Family Solutions | Belleville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $13,444 |
| Metro East Humane Society | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $5,500 |
| Songs4soldiers | Columbia, IL | Further organization's objectives | $4,000 |
| Our Little Haven | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $3,950 |
| The Backstoppers Inc | Brentwood, MO | Further organization's objectives | $3,370 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $3,258 |
| Siue Foundation | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $2,842 |
| National Ms Society | Washington DC, DC | Further organization's objectives | $2,500 |
| Edwardsville Rotary Club | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $2,400 |
| Blues for Kids | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $2,100 |
| Camp Hope | Farmington, MO | Further organization's objectives | $1,500 |
| Fhchs Band Boosters | Cottleville, MO | Further organization's objectives | $1,500 |
| The Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County | Granite City, IL | Further organization's objectives | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of St Charles County | St Charles, MO | Further organization's objectives | $1,100 |
| Highland Moose Lodge # 2479 | Highland, IL | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| Cottleville Police Department | Cottleville, MO | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| Jf Electric Inc | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| Pool Hot Tub Alliance Greater St Louis | Swansea, IL | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| Trekking for Cdh | Highland, IL | Further organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| The Wentzville Police Department Blue Line Family Inc | Wentzville, MO | Further organization's objectives | $900 |
| Southern Illinois Builders Association | Ofallon, IL | Further organization's objectives | $880 |
| Backstoppers of St Charles County | Wentzville, MO | Further organization's objectives | $828 |
| Revity Credit Union | Granite City, IL | Further organization's objectives | $800 |
| Ever Loved - Keenan Hobick Memorial Fund | San Francisco, CA | Further organization's objectives | $750 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Further organization's objectives | $533 |
| Autism Strong Foundation | Charolette, NC | Further organization's objectives | $529 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Further organization's objectives | $518 |
| Haven House | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $517 |
| Doug Behme Foundation | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| Big Fish Foundation | Boulder, CO | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors Inc | Winfield, IL | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| Madison County Regional Office of Education | Edwardsville, IL | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| Mustache March 4 Pd | Godfrey, IL | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| St Jude's | Memphis, TN | Further organization's objectives | $500 |
| St Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation | St Charles, MO | Further organization's objectives | $400 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Bsa | St Louis, MO | Further organization's objectives | $340 |
| The Restore Network | Alton, IL | Further organization's objectives | $250 |
| Gillespie Community Unit District #7 | Gillespie, IL | Further organization's objectives | $250 |
| Greater Kansas City Usbc | Raymond Town, MO | Further organization's objectives | $150 |
| United Ironworkers Inc | Steeleville, MO | Further organization's objectives | $150 |
| Edwardsville Tigers Baseball Club Inc | Glen Carbon, IL | Further organization's objectives | $120 |
| Knights of Columbus 9266 Troy Council | Troy, IL | Further organization's objectives | $100 |
| Lebanon Fire Department | Lebanon, IL | Further organization's objectives | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,751 | 47 |
| 2023 | $106,354 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502749349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1466114
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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