Velma a Denny Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderCanton, Illinois · EIN 46-6235199 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MIDAMERICA NATIONAL BANK WEALTH MAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 WEST ELM STREET, CANTON IL 61520 |
| Phone | 3096475000 |
| Form and materials | MIDAMERICA NATIONAL BANK WEALTH MGMT DEPT ADMINISTERS THE APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF CANTON HIGH SCHOOL AND BE ENROLLED IN A 4-YEAR COLLEGE |
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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Governors State University | University Park, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101560
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6235199
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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