Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 81 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst for ChangeMadison, WI | General purpose | $500K |
| Four Corners Community FoundationBozeman, MT | General purpose | $500K |
| Motherland Rhythm CommunityGrayslake, IL | General purpose | $500K |
| Planned ParenthoodChicago, IL | General purpose | $500K |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL | General purpose | $500K |
| Raue Center for the ArtsCrystal Lake, IL | General purpose | $450K |
| McHenry Community College FoundationCrystal Lake, IL | General purpose | $411K |
| ElpcChicago, IL | General purpose | $400K |
| Highland Community College FoundationFreeport, IL | General purpose | $350K |
| Suffield AcademySuffield, CT | General purpose | $350K |
| Main Stay Therapeutic FarmRichmond, IL | General purpose | $325K |
| Community Foundation of Jo Daviess CountyElizabeth, IL | General purpose | $320K |
| Gallatin Watershed CouncilBozeman, MT | General purpose | $300K |
| HrdcBozeman, MT | General purpose | $300K |
| Two By Two Character DevelopmentDubuque, IA | General purpose | $300K |
| Montana Conservation CorpsBozeman, MT | General purpose | $250K |
| Palm Beach County Food BankLake Worth Beach, FL | General purpose | $250K |
| Wild Salmon CenterPortland, OR | General purpose | $250K |
| Cooperative Development Fund of CdsEagan, MN | General purpose | $200K |
| Stockton Education FoundationStockton, IL | General purpose | $200K |
| Montana Freshwater PartnersLivingston, MT | General purpose | $195K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | General purpose | $150K |
| Asian Student AchievementEvanston, IL | General purpose | $150K |
| Ballenisles Charities FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL | General purpose | $150K |
| Digs With DignityChicago, IL | General purpose | $150K |
| Jo Daviess Local FoodsElizabeth, IL | General purpose | $150K |
| Riverview CenterDubuque, IA | General purpose | $150K |
| Care USAAtlanta, GA | General purpose | $140K |
| Turning PointWoodstock, IL | General purpose | $125K |
| Warren Consolidated SchoolsWarren, MI | General purpose | $125K |
| Prickly Pear Land TrustHelena, MT | General purpose | $120K |
| Carter CenterAtlanta, GA | General purpose | $100K |
| Elgin Symphony OrchestraElgin, IL | General purpose | $100K |
| Jo Davies Conservation FoundationElizabeth, IL | General purpose | $100K |
| Kilo Watts for HumanitySeattle, WA | General purpose | $100K |
| PadsNorth Chicago, IL | General purpose | $100K |
| Poverty 2 ProsperityMenlo Park, CA | General purpose | $100K |
| RampSan Francisco, CA | General purpose | $100K |
| Seven Generations AheadOak Park, IL | General purpose | $100K |
| Sterling Rock Falls YMCASterling, IL | General purpose | $97K |
| Apple River Fire DistrictApple River, IL | General purpose | $95K |
| New DirectionsCrystal Lake, IL | General purpose | $90K |
| Seattle Artists LeagueSeattle, WA | General purpose | $90K |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL | General purpose | $80K |
| Benzaiten Center for Creative ArtsLake Worth, FL | General purpose | $75K |
| Independence Health & TherapyHuntley, IL | General purpose | $75K |
| Union League Boys & Girls ClubChicago, IL | General purpose | $75K |
| West Palm Beach Library FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL | General purpose | $75K |
| Msu Bioregions InternationalBozeman, MT | General purpose | $60K |
| Timber Lake PlayhouseMount Carroll Historic, IL | General purpose | $60K |
| River Ridge Community School District 210Hanover, IL | General purpose | $57K |
| Shelter Care MinistriesRockford, IL | General purpose | $55K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dundee TownshipCarpentersville, IL | General purpose | $52K |
| Cyn Counseling CenterGrayslake, IL | General purpose | $50K |
| Habitat for Humanity of McHenry CountyMcHenry, IL | General purpose | $50K |
| Neighborhood ForestMinneapolis, MN | General purpose | $50K |
| NrdcNew York, NY | General purpose | $50K |
| Home of the SparrowMcHenry, IL | General purpose | $45K |
| Feed the Hungry PantryPalm Beach Gardens, FL | General purpose | $40K |
| Gallatin Valley Food BankBozeman, MT | General purpose | $40K |
By state: Illinois 43 · Montana 9 · Florida 5 · Wisconsin 1 · Alabama 1 · Iowa 3
About this foundation
Willow Springs Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Mt Carroll, Illinois, administered in care of Greg Andresen, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Willow Springs Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Willow Springs Charitable Tr give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 81 grants, a median of $95K.
Where does Willow Springs Charitable Tr give?
Illinois (43 grants), Montana (9 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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