Erin K Dowell Endowed Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderBerwick, Illinois · EIN 88-3904476 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMY THOMPSON CO WARREN HENDERSON F |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 N Main St, Monmouth IL 61462 |
| Phone | 3097349401 |
| Form and materials | Application is provided and Transcripts must be sent in |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
| Restrictions | Must be a resident of Warren Henderson Hancock Mercer or McDonough Counties with an emphasis on needs based canditates |
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | Scholarship | $19,500 |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Sotheastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Aveda Institute | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Black Hawk College | Moline, IL | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $72,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610959349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3904476
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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