Donald E and Mary Alice Welge Charitable Trust Uad
Invitation OnlyChester, Illinois · EIN 85-6393904 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$344K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$34,394
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $34,394 and $34,394.
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.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran Church | Chester, IL | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $103,183 |
| Chester Christian Food Pantry | Chester, IL | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $34,394 |
| Greater St Louis Area Scouting | Belleville, IL | To benefit the boy scout units of Chester, Illinois. | $34,394 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $34,394 |
| Louisiana State University College of Agriculture | Baton Rouge, LA | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $34,394 |
| Louisiana State University Department of Agricultural Economics | Baton Rouge, LA | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $34,394 |
| Southern Illinois Community Foundation - Read SI | Marion, IL | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $34,394 |
| McKendee University | Lebanon, IL | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $17,197 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale - School of Business | Carbondale, IL | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. | $17,197 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $343,941 | 9 |
| 2024 | $69,862 | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104296
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6393904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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