Hamilton County Telephone Foundation
Historical FunderDahlgren, Illinois · EIN 20-4635655 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40, DAHLGREN IL 62828 |
| Phone | 8004478725 |
| Form and materials | LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE BOARD STATING THE REASON FOR THE GRANT AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital | Mcleansboro, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Rend Lake College Foundation | Ina, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Serv | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Hamilton County Ministrial Alliance | Mcleansboro, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Hamilton County Senior Citizens Centre | Mcelansboro, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Ham County Extension & 4H Found | Mcleansboro, IL | General support | $1,800 |
| Hamilton County House of Hope | Mcleansboro, IL | General support | $1,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($8,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,050 | 14 |
| 2024 | $42,550 | 15 |
| 2023 | $46,421 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4635655
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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