Ladies Education Society
Historical FunderJacksonville, Illinois · EIN 37-6027579 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,629 and $9,865.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Adah L Coultas |
|---|---|
| Address | 1313 Mound, Jacksonville IL 62650 |
| Phone | 2172456603 |
| Form and materials | See attached Application forms |
| Deadlines | April 15th of each year |
| Restrictions | Must show need as evidence by application form |
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
28% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Scholarship for Justine Agsalda, Marilyn Dichsen, and Emily Maul | $9,996 |
| Southern Illinois University | Edwardsville, IL | Scholarship for Clair McGuire, Katelyn Keller, and Lillian McEvers | $9,865 |
| University of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Scholarship for Amber Alvarado and Morgan Fanning | $7,400 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship for Bella Evans and Lexi Baker | $6,129 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR | Scholarship for Sophie Homolka | $5,367 |
| American College of Education | Dallas, TX | Scholarship for Tracy Thrasher | $3,629 |
| Judson University | Elgin, IL | Scholarship for Faith Embly | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,386 | 7 |
| 2024 | $39,985 | 9 |
| 2023 | $40,259 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6027579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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