Looser Flake Charitable Foundationnfp
Invitation OnlyMoline, Illinois · EIN 20-8397881 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$13,500
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $47,375.
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
5% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Health Department | Aledo, IL | Mental health action | $55,000 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | Sherrard, IL | General purpose | $51,622 |
| Mercer County Better Together | Aledo, IL | 2025 backbone support & | $50,000 |
| Aledo Park District | Aledo, IL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mercer Csd #404 | Joy, IL | Mercer co student & staff | $47,375 |
| Mercer County Better Together | Aledo, IL | Admin grant for creative | $30,000 |
| City of New Boston | New Boston, IL | General purpose | $19,000 |
| Aledo Opera House Inc | Aledo, IL | General purpose | $18,000 |
| United CUSD 304 | Monmouth, IL | General purpose | $14,697 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | Aledo, IL | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Mercer County Board of Supervisors | Aledo, IL | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | 2025 installment-looser | $10,000 |
| Eliza Township | New Boston, IL | General purpose | $7,106 |
| City of Aledo | Aledo, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Moline Regional Community Foundation | Moline, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Village of Viola | Viola, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | Aledo, IL | Creative arts grant | $3,200 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | Davenport, IA | Bringing students to qcso | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $408,776 | 23 |
| 2023 | $388,251 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612199349101126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8397881
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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