Hedden Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPekin, Illinois · EIN 47-6904267 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Donald M Spangler |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 Easling Court, Pekin IL 61554 |
| Phone | 3096206579 |
| Form and materials | There is no specific form of application. However a written request should be submitted to the Hedden Charitable Trust. The request should provide specific information which describes the dollar amount and the purpose of financial assistance requested and should include but not be limited to the benefit it will provide the applicant and how the funds will be accounted for. Current financial information of the applicant should be included with the request. |
| 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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Crow Ministries | Ray, MN | Missionary | $30,000 |
| Geffrey Gichure AF Inland Church KE | Kijabe, KE | Missionary | $21,200 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Missionary | $20,000 |
| Community Needs Agency | Chillicothe, IL | Services for the Poor | $18,000 |
| Operation Once in a Lifetime | Plano, TX | Services For Veterans | $12,000 |
| Commission Every Nation | Kerrville, TX | Missionary | $12,000 |
| Peoria Area Youth for Christ | Peoria, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Living Alternatives | Pekin, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| The Christian Center | Peoria, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Ask and Ye Shall Receive | Bartonville, IL | Services for the Poor | $9,000 |
| Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission | Springfield, IL | Missionary | $8,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Missionary | $6,000 |
| Pekin Union Mission | Pekin, IL | Missionary | $5,000 |
| River City Mission | Paducah, KY | Services for the Poor | $5,000 |
| WBNH Central IL Radio Fellowship | Pekin, IL | Missionary | $5,000 |
| WCIC Radio | Peoria, IL | Missionary | $5,000 |
| Bible Telling | Bloomington, IL | Missionary | $5,000 |
| Peoria Christian School | Peoria, IL | School | $5,000 |
| Cadre Ministries | Sycamore, IL | Missionary | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | Emergency FoodServices for the Poor | $5,000 |
| Victory Baptist Church | Fort Frances, CA | Church | $5,000 |
| Great Oaks | Lacon, IL | Missionary | $3,000 |
| ASM Audio Scripture Ministry | Holland, MI | Missionary | $3,000 |
| Peoria Rescue Ministry | Peoria, IL | Services for the Poor | $3,000 |
| Bible Baptist Church | Farmington, MN | Church | $3,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Family and Individual Services | $3,000 |
| Global Frontier Missions | Clarkston, GA | Missionary | $2,500 |
| Rhma | Morton, IL | Missionary | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Childrens Hospital | $2,000 |
| Flutes for Vets | McNabb, IL | Services for Veterans | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Pekin, IL | Services for the Poor | $1,000 |
| XPONENT Ministries | Plano, TX | Missionary | $1,000 |
| Seven Circles Heritage Center | Edwards, IL | Native American Cultural & Historical | $1,000 |
| Peoria FCA | Kansas City, MO | Missionary | $500 |
| Foundations Church | Loveland, CO | Church | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,200 | 37 |
| 2023 | $254,900 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6904267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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