Southern Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarbondale, Illinois · EIN 37-1101365 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$4,755
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,751 and $8,000.
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
54% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Historical Association | Cairo, IL | For their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Shining Light Center | Charleston, MO | For their exempt purpose | $9,847 |
| East Prairie Chamber of Commerce | East Prairie, MO | For their exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Cairo Baptist Upward Basketball | Cairo, IL | For their exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Community Health & Emer | Carbondale, IL | For their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cairo Auxiliary Fire Dept | Cairo, IL | For their exempt purpose | $4,755 |
| Charleston Nutrition Center | Charleston, MO | For their exempt purpose | $4,622 |
| Mount Inc (Ballard | Kevil, KY | For their exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Ballard Co Senior Citizens | Barlow, KY | For their exempt purpose | $3,751 |
| Ballard Co Chamber of Comm | Kevil, KY | For their exempt purpose | $2,400 |
| Ginkgo Garden Club | Chicago, IL | For their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,375 | 11 |
| 2024 | $64,928 | 13 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349102294
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1101365
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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