Elizabeth S Baker Trust Bank & Trust Company Trustee
Historical FunderLitchfield, Illinois · EIN 37-6371073 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Bank Trust Company |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 410, Litchfield IL 62056 |
| Phone | 2173243935 |
| Form and materials | Elizabeth S. Baker Trust Fund Application for Request of Funds |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | After specific annual distributions are made, the remainder of net income is to be used for various charitable purposes in the Litchfield community. |
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
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UACC Pantry Pals Program | Litchfield, IL | To provide food for those in need | $30,000 |
| Zion Lutheran School | Litchfield, IL | Touch screens, security system and tuition assistance | $26,005 |
| Hearts United | Litchfield, IL | To help families in an emergency with necessities. | $26,000 |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Center | Litchfield, IL | Kindergarten Classroom Supplies & Shade Structure | $18,020 |
| MAKE IT Program | litchfield, IL | Full time scholarships | $11,000 |
| Litchfield Comm School Dist | Litchfield, IL | Elizabeth S. Baker Scholarship Award | $6,000 |
| The Next Network | Litchfield, IL | For use in operations, etc | $5,500 |
| Litchfield Music Boosters | Litchfield, IL | Instruments | $5,122 |
| Litchfield PTO | Litchfield, IL | K-5 Supplies | $5,000 |
| Litchfield Community Youth Development Program | Litchfield, IL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | To help with activities as they see fit. | $2,000 |
| Operation Elf of Litchfield IL | Litchfield, IL | To provide Christmas Gifts for the less fortunate | $1,500 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville, IL | To use in operations, for scholarships, etc. | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Litchfield, IL | To use for upkeep, to carry out programs, etc. | $1,000 |
| Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center | Litchfield, IL | Display Case for the Museum & 66 Welcome Center | $1,000 |
| Litchfield Post Prom Committee | Litchfield, IL | Various rentals/activities, decorations | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | To use in operations, for scholarships, etc. | $1,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | To use in operations, for scholarships, etc. | $1,000 |
| Litchfield Christian School of First Baptist | Litchfield, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Litchfield Park District | Litchfield, IL | Drive in Movies Event | $775 |
| Litchfield Public Library | Litchfield, IL | For use in operations, etc | $500 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | To use in operations, for scholarships, etc. | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | For use in operations, etc | $500 |
| St Francis Hospital | Litchfield, IL | For hospital operation and general use. | $500 |
| In Christ Alone | Litchfield, IL | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,422 | 25 |
| 2024 | $139,062 | 23 |
| 2023 | $131,173 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6371073
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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