Orville & Helen Buettemeier Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderEast Peoria, Illinois · EIN 88-6099521 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KRISTIN WILSON COUNSELOR |
|---|---|
| Address | FIELDCREST HIGH SCHOOL1 DORNBUSH D, MINONK IL 61760 |
| Phone | 3094322529 |
| Form and materials | UNIQUE TO EACH SCHOOL |
| Deadlines | DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL RELATIVE TO THAT SCHOOL CALENDAR |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A GRADUATE OF FIELDCREST HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAS ATTENDED SAID SCHOOL FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS AND IS IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING |
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana Office of Student Financial Aid | Champaign, IL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Illinois State University Office of Financial Aid | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $17,400 | 4 |
| 2023 | $17,398 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6099521
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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