The Alton Foundation
Historical FunderWood River, Illinois · EIN 37-6045370 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY OSBORNE THE ALTON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 168, WOOD RIVER IL 62095 |
| Phone | 6184634200 |
| Form and materials | GENERAL APPLICATION LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF GRANT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS LOCAL CHARITIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church of Christ | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $56,316 |
| Hoyleton Youth and Family Services | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $37,544 |
| Crisis Food Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Hitz Memorial Home | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $28,158 |
| Operation Blessing | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alton Salvation Army | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $18,772 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys Home | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $18,772 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Alton | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| The Restore Network | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Wm Bedell Achievement & Resource Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Be a Bridge | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Centerstone | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Mary's School | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Madison County American Cancer Society | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $9,386 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Beverly Farm Foundation | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Wm Bedell Achievement & Resource Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Greater Alton Community Development | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $7,700 |
| Madison County Catholic Charities | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Ambrose School | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Community Hope Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evangelical Elementary School | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverbend Family Ministries | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Alton Mission | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Options Nowthrive | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Overnight Warming Locations | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Madison County Association of the Blind | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Greater St Louis Boy Scouts | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| YWCA | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Riverbend Development Foundation | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alton Police Youth Camp | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,496 |
| Boy Scouts Trail West Council | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,496 |
| Girl Scouts S Council | Alton, IL | Unrestrcited | $2,496 |
| YWCA | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,496 |
| Alton Band and Orchestra Builders | Alton, IL | Charitable, religious, scientific, literacy, educational, or other public purposes for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $424,232 | 40 |
| 2024 | $392,315 | 40 |
| 2023 | $324,920 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349105054
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6045370
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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