Leon & Helen Church Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLebanon, Illinois · EIN 73-0702156 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$52K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Lebanon, IL | Religious advancement | $15,000 |
| Central Printorg | St Louis, MO | Support of art letterpress | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation | Tuscumbia, AL | Support of museum | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Historical Society | Lebanon, IL | Research and preservation of the history of southern illinois | $5,000 |
| Black History Museum of Corinth | Corinth, MS | Education of black history and heritage | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Support of veterans | $3,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | St Louis, MO | Support of veteran programs | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research | Memphis, TN | Cancer research hospital | $2,000 |
| Easterseals | St Louis, MO | Supporting communities across il, ks and mo children and adults with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Illinios | Glen Carbon, IL | To build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place | $1,000 |
| Looking Glass Playhouse | Lebanon, IL | Support of arts | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Provide medical opportunities for children | $1,000 |
| The Backstoppers Inc | St Louis, MO | Aid to first responder families | $1,000 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site | Tuskegee, AL | To perserve the national historic site | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod | St Louis, MO | To provide support for tornado relief | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | St Louis, MO | Create a world where people and nature can thrive | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $52,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533449349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-0702156
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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