The Jw Gardner II Foundation
Historical FunderQuincy, Illinois · EIN 37-1404507 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN G STEVENSON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 510 MAINE STREET, QUINCY IL 62301 |
| Phone | 2172772526 |
| JWGFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN INCLUDING ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING QUINCY AND THE TRI STATE 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
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy University Corporation | Quincy, IL | Educational | $47,135 |
| Good Samaritan Home | Quincy, IL | General operating | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | Quincy, IL | General operating | $36,500 |
| Quincy Family YMCA | Quincy, IL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Jackson Lincoln Pool | Quincy, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Advocacy Network for Children | Quincy, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Down Country | Taylor, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Love Foundation | Quincy, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Illinois | Chicago, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Horizons Social Services | Quincy, IL | General operating | $11,400 |
| Cornerstone Foundation for Families | Quincy, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Quincy Art Center | Quincy, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way of Adams County | Quincy, IL | General operating | $7,000 |
| Arts Quincy | Quincy, IL | General operating | $5,500 |
| Quincy Children's Museum | Quincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Humane Society | Quincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Public School Foundation | Quincy, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Mississippi Valley Council | Quincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Services | Quincy, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Tri to Help Triathlon | Quincy, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra Assoc | Quincy, IL | General operating | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,035 | 21 |
| 2024 | $298,108 | 26 |
| 2023 | $278,098 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1404507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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