Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyTaylorville, Illinois · EIN 84-1524918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$442K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $17,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $65,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | Donation | $52,000 |
| St John's Children's Hospital | Springfield, IL | Donation | $39,000 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville, IL | Scholarship | $22,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Fdn | Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Mckendree University | Lebanon, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Richland Community College Fdn | Decatur, IL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central Illinois | Springfield, IL | Donation | $15,000 |
| Springfield Park Foundation Edwin Watts Southwind Park Project | Springfield, IL | Donation | $15,000 |
| Christian County YMCA | Taylorville, IL | Donation | $12,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | Springfield, IL | Donation | $9,000 |
| Cochlear Implant Awareness Fdn | Springfield, IL | Donation | $9,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| CEO Program - Sangamon Morgan Scott and Christian County | Springfield, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $442,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $444,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $456,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621759349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1524918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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