Ranch Spur Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWayne, Illinois · EIN 26-6121636 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $33,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANK BAUER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 503, WAYNE IL 60184 |
| Phone | 6305841758 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of North Central Illinois | South Elgin, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Island Academy Inc | St Johns Antigua, OC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Assist Inc | Suffield, CT | Unrestricted | $61,500 |
| Business Executives for National Security | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Next Generation Bulgaria Fund | Bloomington, MN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Garfield Heritage Society | Lafox, IL | Unrestricted | $40,660 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | Unrestricted | $33,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted | $32,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $28,750 |
| Shepherd Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| American University in Bulgaria | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Philadelpia, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Better Government Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Girls Leading Our World Association | Veliko Turnovo, BU | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ukraine Trust Chain | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Jude's Schildren's Hospital | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wayne Historic Preservation Society | Wayne, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marine Corpss Toys for Tots | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Streeterville Organization of Active Residents | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wttw11 Public Televison | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Old Road Foundation Inc | St Johns Antigua West Ind, AC | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $809,410 | 30 |
| 2024 | $890,943 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,144,761 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642539349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6121636
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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