Katherine Bogardus Trust Uw Heartland Bank & Trust Trustee
Historical FunderNormal, Illinois · EIN 37-6062479 · 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 2025):
| Contact | LAURA DUNTON WEALTH ADVISOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W COLLEGE AVE, NORMAL IL 61761 |
| Phone | 3096648921 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE AT THEIR CHOSEN SCHOOL ALONG WITH A TUITION BILLING AND CREDIT REPORT AUTHORIZATION FOR BOTH THE APPLICANT AND THEIR CO-SIGNER. DECISIONS ARE BASED SOLELY ON CREDIT SCORES AND THE MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT IS $20,000. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STUDENT LOANS ARE GRANTED TO PAY TUITION AND MADE FOR ONE TERM OR ACADEMIC PERIOD TO DEWITT COUNTY, ILLINOIS RESIDENTS SO THAT THEY MAY ATTEND OR MAY CONTINUE ATTENDING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(II) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND/OR DESCENDANTS OF THE FIRST COUSINS OF THE CREATOR OF THIS TRUST. THE TRUSTEE HAS THE DISCRETION TO CONTINUE LOANING TRUST FUNDS TO THE APPLICANT. |
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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | Education at institution listed | $10,092 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Education at institution listed | $10,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Education at institution listed | $10,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Education at institution listed | $8,500 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Education at institution listed | $5,793 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Education at institution listed | $5,000 |
| Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | Education at institution listed | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Education at institution listed | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,385 | 8 |
| 2024 | $72,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6062479
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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