Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust Peoples State Bank
Invitation OnlyNewton, Illinois · EIN 83-3981286 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$454K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$22,718
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,717 and $22,718.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nchs Academic Foundation | Newton, IL | Provide scholarships for students | $136,306 |
| First Baptist Church | Newton, IL | Religious | $22,718 |
| Catholic Children's Home | Alton, IL | Therapy and special needs residence | $22,718 |
| Terre Haute Humane Society | Terre Haute, IN | Take care of stray/abandoned animals | $22,718 |
| Illinois Baptist Children's Home | Carmi, IL | Residence & counseling services | $22,718 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars National | Kansas City, MO | Support military veterans | $22,718 |
| Veterans Affairs Illiana Healthcare | Danville, IL | Provide healthcare to veterans | $22,718 |
| Crawford County Humane Society | Robinson, IL | Safe place for animals in need | $22,718 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Support children's health programs | $22,718 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Humanitarian disaster relief | $22,718 |
| Humane Society of Decator & Macon | Decatur, IL | Reduce pet overpopulation, adoption | $22,717 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Change & improve children's lives | $22,717 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Provide services to those in need | $22,717 |
| Oblong Children's Christian Home | Oblong, IL | Foster care services at-risk childre | $22,717 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Memphis, TN | Treat childhood cancer & other illne | $22,717 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $454,353 | 15 |
| 2024 | $443,576 | 15 |
| 2023 | $523,836 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3981286
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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