The Erwin and Linda Arends Foundation
Invitation OnlyDecatur, Illinois · EIN 26-1927300 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
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
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur | Decatur, IL | Memorial and charitable activities | $2,055 |
| First United Methodist Church | Decatur, IL | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Northeast Community Fund | Decatur, IL | Charitable activities | $500 |
| Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter | Decatur, IL | Charitable activities | $500 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Associates scholarship | $500 |
| Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur | Decatur, IL | Charitable activities | $275 |
| Chaddock Childrens Foundation | Quincy, IL | Memorial and charitable activities | $100 |
| American Farmland Trust | Washington, DC | Charitable activities | $100 |
| United Woman in Faith | Decatur, IL | Charitable activities | $100 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Memorial and charitable activities | $100 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable activities | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,630 | 13 |
| 2024 | $40,375 | 23 |
| 2023 | $42,296 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1927300
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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