Louise K Barth Memorial Fund
Invitation OnlyAlton, Illinois · EIN 37-6079725 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$185K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$3,948
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1 and $180,648.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alton Foundation | Wood River, IL | L k barth funds the alton foundation and alton foundation funds the various local 501(C)(3) charities specified in the barth's last will… | $180,648 |
| The Alton Foundation | Wood River, IL | 1% admin fee paid to alton foundation | $3,948 |
| Madison County Assn of the Blind | Wood River, IL | During the past several years, louise k barth made qualified distributions totaling $146,581 to lewis & clark community college for the aid… | $1 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,597 | 3 |
| 2024 | $128,521 | 2 |
| 2023 | $142,842 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102743
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6079725
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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