Shantinath Educational Foundation
Historical FunderHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 81-4028897 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFERY TRILLING |
|---|---|
| Address | 1456 OAKWOOD AVE, HIGHLAND PARK IL 600353609 |
| Phone | 8479121629 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:- HAS ALREADY RECEIVED SOME FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND STILL HAS A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED- HAS ALREADY BEEN ACCEPTED TO 2 YEAR OR 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM- WILL PURSUE AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE (WITH A PLAN TO CONTINUE ELSEWHERE TO COMPLETE A 4 YEAR DEGREE) OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED US COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY |
| Deadlines | EACH YEAR IT CHANGES |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT 12 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES EACH YEAR AS THEY PURSUE TWO YEAR OR FOUR YEAR DEGREES AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR BACHELORS DEGREE FROM A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rochester University | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester University | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630629349100808
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4028897
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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