Monticello College Foundation
Historical FunderGodfrey, Illinois · EIN 37-0681538 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$575K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$11,264
Total assets$17.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,080 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURA SHANSEY |
|---|---|
| Address | THE EVERGREENS, GODFREY IL 62035 |
| Phone | 6184682370 |
| LSHANSEY@LC.EDU | |
| Form and materials | AN INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION WHICH IS TAX-EXEMPT AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION MAY APPLY BY SUBMITTING AN OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT IR PROPOSES. PREFERABLY, THE OUTLINE SHOULD NOT BE LONGER THAN TWO TYPEWRITTEN PAGES AND SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: NAME OF INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION; NAME, TITLE, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND OF PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROJECT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT INCLUDING: - AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR FUNDS AND THE PROPOSED OBJECTIVE, PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND/OR REQUIRED; - METHOD TO BE USED IN REALIZING THE PROPOSED OBJECTIVE AND LENGTH OF TIME FOR COMPLETION. SIGNATURE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; IN ADDITION, THE APPLICANT SHOULD SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING: ONE PAGE DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING A BRIEF HISTORY AND CURRENT FACTUAL DATA ON FINANCES, ENROLLMENT, ENDOWMENTS, ETC.; DOCUMENTATION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; FOURTEEN (14) COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED. (PLEASE DO NO |
| Deadlines | 9 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | Scholarships | $74,392 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Olin fellowships | $55,463 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Olin fellowships | $45,085 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Scholarships for women | $35,323 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Mcf fellow | $30,365 |
| Center for American Archeology | Kampsville, IL | Women in archeology interns | $30,000 |
| Webster University | St Louis, MO | Cms scholarships | $25,471 |
| Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum | Peoria, IL | Museum education intern | $25,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Workshops for women | $20,140 |
| Vincent Gray Academy | East St Louis, IL | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville, IL | Scholarships/Leadership awards | $19,949 |
| Wyman Center | Eureka, MO | Continuing education scholarships | $19,942 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Single mother scholarships | $18,378 |
| Regional Dance America | Lemoyne, PA | Choreography scholarships | $17,400 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | Summer research fellowships | $15,298 |
| University of Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Student workshops | $14,598 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Science scholarships | $13,864 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Women in science research | $12,171 |
| Ranken Technical College | St Louis, MO | Community service scholarships | $11,264 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interpochen, MI | Fine arts scholarships | $10,156 |
| Hyde Park School of Dance | Chicago, IL | Dance scholarships | $10,000 |
| Hastings College | Hastings, NE | Teacher education scholasrhips | $9,970 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Scientific research scholarships | $8,000 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | Scholarships in engineering | $7,500 |
| Midtown Metro Achievement Centers | Chicago, IL | Apprenticeship program | $7,500 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | Wilmette, IL | Scholarships for continuing ed | $6,500 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Engineering scholarships | $5,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | St Louis, MO | Community service scholarships | $3,080 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Science scholarships | $1,136 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | Summer research fellowships | $702 |
| Ranken Technical College | St Louis, MO | Community service scholarships | $656 |
| University of Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Student workshops | $402 |
| Lewis & Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | Scholarships | $108 |
| Wyman Center | Eureka, MO | Continuing education scholarships | $58 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville, IL | Scholarships/Leadership awards | $51 |
| Hastings College | Hastings, NE | Teacher education scholarships | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $574,952 | 36 |
| 2023 | $719,156 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-0681538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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