Mary Heath Foundation
Historical FunderOblong, Illinois · EIN 37-1330907 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$374K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$8,154
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $19,822.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN OLNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 WEST MAIN STREET, OBLONG IL 624490010 |
| Phone | 6185925032 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 AND NOVEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | THE APPLYING ORGANIZATION MUST BE PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws for Prevention | Effingham, IL | Spay/Neuter program | $20,000 |
| Crawford County Airport Authority | Robinson, IL | Terminal furnishings | $20,000 |
| Union-York Water District | West Union, IL | Water meter upgrades | $20,000 |
| City of Robinson | Robinson, IL | Pickleball court | $20,000 |
| Crawford County Fair Association | Oblong, IL | Grandstand upgrades | $20,000 |
| Flat Rock Fire Protection District | Flat Rock, IL | Six sets of turnout gear | $20,000 |
| Montrose Fire Protection District | Montrose, IL | Five sets of turnout gear | $20,000 |
| Palestine Youth Baseball League | Palestine, IL | Facillity improvements | $20,000 |
| Oblong Township Fire Protection | Oblong, IL | 25 gear grid lockers & extractor | $19,822 |
| Oblong Township Fire Protection | Oblong, IL | Scba air packs, masks, bottles | $18,000 |
| Village of Oblong | Oblong, IL | Mini-Park pavilion project | $16,650 |
| Jasper County Ambulance Service | Newton, IL | Video laryngoscope kits | $14,772 |
| Jasper County Sheriff Dept | Newton, IL | Flock brand license plate readers | $14,500 |
| Wade Community Fire Protection | Newton, IL | Kenwood portable radios | $13,075 |
| Village of Hutsonville Police Dept | Hutsonville, IL | Equipment upgrades | $10,500 |
| Crawford County 911 Authority | Robinson, IL | Communication tower infrastructure | $9,800 |
| Prairie Licking Fire Protection | Annapolis, IL | Water nozzle monitor | $8,374 |
| Lamotte Township Fire Protection | Palestine, IL | Firefighting hose equipment upgrades | $8,154 |
| Lamotte Township Park District | Palestine, IL | Handicap accessible ramp | $6,761 |
| Crawford County Recreation Center | Robinson, IL | Pool stairs replacement | $6,170 |
| Christy Fire Protection District | Sumner, IL | Sensit gold multi-gas detector | $5,048 |
| Goodwin Girls Inc | Robinson, IL | Mental heath care funding | $5,000 |
| Lamotte Township Fire Protection | Palestine, IL | Ventilation equipment upgrade | $5,000 |
| Palestine Preservation Project Soci | Palestine, IL | Fife opera house upgrades | $5,000 |
| Prairie Licking Fire Protection | Annapolis, IL | 26Kw generator for firehouse | $5,000 |
| Robinson Girls Softball Association | Robinson, IL | Light installation at fields | $5,000 |
| Oblong Children's Christian Home | Oblong, IL | Camera monitoring system | $5,000 |
| Union-York Water District | West Union, IL | Water meter upgrades | $5,000 |
| West Union Community Club | West Union, IL | Led sign | $5,000 |
| Saved by Grace Animal Rescue | Newton, IL | Spay/Neuter program | $5,000 |
| Paws for Prevention | Effingham, IL | Spay/Neuter program | $5,000 |
| Crawford County Saddle Club | Oblong, IL | Upgrades to announcing booth/kitchen | $5,000 |
| Oblong Soccer League | Oblong, IL | Soccer goals | $4,000 |
| Palestine Public Library District | Palestine, IL | Printer and laptop | $3,798 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,424 | 34 |
| 2024 | $272,164 | 23 |
| 2023 | $268,696 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1330907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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