Piasa Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlton, Illinois · EIN 37-6610430 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | East Alton, IL | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rising Together Foundation | St Louis, MO | Tornado relief | $20,000 |
| Crisis Food Center | Alton, IL | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start & Family Services | Alton, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Alton Educational Foundation | Alton, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp New Hope | Mattoon, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation | Harborcreek, PA | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Partners for Pets Humane Society | St Jacob, IL | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Christian Freedom International | Front Royal, VA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Shadow Buddies Foundation | Lenexa, KS | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Patriot Training Foundation | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation | Alton, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Maryville, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Eden's Glory | Greenville, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Bridgeton, MO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Bridge Church | Alton, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| East End Foundation | Alton, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Nature Institute | Godfrey, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Alton Band and Orchestra Builders | Alton, IL | General purpose | $500 |
| Christmas Wonderland | Alton, IL | General purpose | $500 |
| Alton Youth Symphony | Godfrey, IL | General purpose | $200 |
| Knights of Columbus | Wood River, IL | General purpose | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,850 | 32 |
| 2024 | $205,600 | 31 |
| 2023 | $138,950 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6610430
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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