Mary Helen Roberts Tr Dated October 15 1993
Historical FunderWatseka, Illinois · EIN 46-6985483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$209K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,822.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST TRUST SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E WALNUT, WATSEKA IL 60970 |
| Phone | 8154322494 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TRUSTEE UPON REQUEST. APPLICANTS WHICH ARE TAX EXEPT ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3), SHOULD INCLUDE WITH THEIR APPLICATION A COPY OF THEIR NOTICE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING |
| Deadlines | MAY 15 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED ONLY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE TAX EXEMT UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR TO UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED IN IROQUOIS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO TAX |
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
2% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | Educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | Watseka, IL | Stryker surgical suction device | $20,000 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | Restore mausoleum | $14,050 |
| Iroquois Mental Health Center | Watseka, IL | Psychiatric services | $10,000 |
| Douglas Township Park District | Gilman, IL | Rehab parking lot | $9,478 |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | Radio system | $7,500 |
| Unit 9 Academic Foundation | Watseka, IL | Ipads/Cases/Cart | $7,500 |
| First United Methodist Church Food | Watseka, IL | Food from foodbank | $5,000 |
| Gods Food Pantry | Gilman, IL | Fresh food for clients | $5,000 |
| Martinton Comm Food Pantry | Martinton, IL | Food for families | $5,000 |
| Watseka Fire Association | Watseka, IL | Wireless headsets for personnel | $5,000 |
| Gilman Old Boys & Girls Assn | Gilman, IL | Rent stages for 2025 event | $4,822 |
| Woodland Fire Protection Dist | Woodland, IL | 8 handheld radios | $4,800 |
| Clifton Food Pantry | Clifton, IL | Fresh fruits and vegetables for clie | $4,000 |
| Danforth Twp Comm Bldg | Danforth, IL | New chairs | $4,000 |
| Gilman United Methodist Church | Gilman, IL | Upgrade two stoves | $4,000 |
| Summer in the Park | Gilman, IL | Summer in park program | $4,000 |
| Village of Onarga Durham Park | Onarga, IL | Sunshade for picnic tables | $3,959 |
| Prairie States Christian Service Ca | Watseka, IL | Adapt boy/girls dorms for efficiency | $3,450 |
| Iroquois Co Sheriff's Office | Watseka, IL | Stop sticks for pursuit termination | $3,280 |
| Christ Lutheran Hs | Buckley, IL | Computers/Rosetta stone | $3,000 |
| Cissna Park Church Food Pantry | Cissna Park, IL | Food for area residents | $3,000 |
| Danforth Centennial Park | Danforth, IL | Commercial 2-4 seater swing set | $3,000 |
| Sheldon Area Food Pantry | Sheldon, IL | Food for families | $3,000 |
| Volunteer Services of Iroquois Co | Watseka, IL | Replace 2 office computers | $2,750 |
| St Pauls Lutheran School | Milford, IL | Fume hood for kitchen | $2,500 |
| Camp 911 | Gilman, IL | Cover portion of 911 camp for kids | $2,000 |
| Crescent Iroquois Boosters | Crescent City, IL | K-5 library | $2,000 |
| Gilman Danforth District Lib | Gilman, IL | Discovery table with lego top | $2,000 |
| Loda Township Library | Loda, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Watseka, IL | Toys for kids | $2,000 |
| Onarga Public Library Dist | Onarga, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran School | Buckley, IL | Art supplies for program | $2,000 |
| Options for Independent Living | Watseka, IL | Equipment | $2,000 |
| Watseka Public Library | Watseka, IL | Youth ipad station | $1,900 |
| Immaculate Conceptionour Lady | Gilman, IL | Automated defibrillator | $1,495 |
| Gilman Historical Society | Gilman, IL | Purchase sign depicting early days | $1,252 |
| The Garage in Gilman | Gilman, IL | Pretzel warmer/cleansers | $1,200 |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Watseka, IL | December food baskets | $1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Omaha, NE | Beds for kids | $1,000 |
| Loda United Methodist Church | Loda, IL | Establish food pantry | $1,000 |
| Iroquois County Animal Rescue | Iroquois, IL | Dog food | $1,000 |
| Onarga Historical Society | Onarga, IL | Museum quality archival boxes | $360 |
| Iroquois Co Historical Society | Watseka, IL | Folding leg tables | $218 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,514 | 44 |
| 2024 | $197,086 | 37 |
| 2023 | $206,245 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631129349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6985483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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