Schweinfurth Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 37-1331754 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES ACTON |
|---|---|
| Address | US BANK 235 NORTH ELM PO BOX 709, CENTRALIA IL 62801 |
| Phone | 6185451217 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST |
| Restrictions | TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT THE GREATER MT. VERNON IL AREA |
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Foundation | Mount Vernon, IL | General operating | $98,200 |
| Mt Vernon Township High School | Mt Vernon, IL | General operating | $15,700 |
| Mount Vernon City Schools Dist 80 | Mount Vernon, IL | General operating | $13,300 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp Hs Dist 201 Fdn | Mt Vernon, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Jefferson County | Mt Vernon, IL | General operating | $9,000 |
| Mt Vernon Rec Center Inc | Mount Vernon, IL | General operating | $7,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | General operating | $6,000 |
| United Way of South Central Illinois | Mount Vernon, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mt Vernon Festivals Inc | Mount Vernon, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Field Comm Cons School Dist 3 | Texico, IL | General operating | $4,500 |
| Bluford Unit District 318 | Bluford, IL | General operating | $3,500 |
| Farrington Elementary School Ccsd#99 | Bluford, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois | Glen Carbon, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Rome Community Cons School Dist 2 | Dix, IL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mt Vernon Twnshp High Sch Orchestra | Mt Vernon, IL | General operating | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $164,850 | 14 |
| 2023 | $173,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1331754
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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