William E Mcelroy Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 37-6306920 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,325 and $21,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARY JO JANSSEN U S BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 19264, SPRINGFIELD IL 62794 |
| Phone | 2177537362 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE PERSON |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BOYS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN SANGAMON COUNTY |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siu School of Medicine | Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $48,900 |
| Siu Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $24,554 |
| University of Illinois College of Med | Peoria, IL | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Siu Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Scholarships | $13,625 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Marion University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship | $7,425 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship | $7,325 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,625 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Scholarship | $900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,354 | 14 |
| 2023 | $182,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523429349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6306920
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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