The Marjorie & Edward Illig Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCookeville, Tennessee · EIN 95-4603488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$113K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Shelter Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic violence shelter | $15,000 |
| Sisters of Social Service | Encino, CA | Regis house youth program | $15,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Educational programs | $15,000 |
| Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity | Pacoima, CA | Social welfare programs | $10,000 |
| Prep Ministry of Archdiocese of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Inmate corresondence course | $10,000 |
| Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre Western USA Lieutenancy | Los Angeles, CA | Holy land's humanitarian fund | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sistes of St Cecilia | Nashville, TN | Catholic education/ministry | $8,000 |
| Catholic Big Brothers and Sisters | Los Angeles, CA | Mentoring underserved youth | $7,500 |
| California Missions Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | All aboard the bus | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jo | Fremont, CA | Rosary building | $5,000 |
| Rachel's Vineyard of Bowling Green | Chapel Hill, TN | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Cookeville, TN | Youth programs | $2,800 |
| St John's Seminary | Camarillo, CA | General support to ministry | $2,500 |
| Carmelite Sisters of Msh of LA | Alhambra, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,300 | 14 |
| 2024 | $71,845 | 12 |
| 2023 | $73,670 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611539349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4603488
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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