Private foundation · EIN 20-4562531 · Rushville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Russell R Dohner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $116K total, median $7,000. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$116K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Classical AcademyIndustry, ILGeneral support$25K
Do Something IncRushville, ILGeneral Support$23K
Vermont Christian ChurchVermont, ILGeneral support$16K
Culbertson Memorial Hospital FoundRushville, ILGeneral support$15K
First United Methodist ChurchRushville, ILPipe organ fund$7,000
Schuyler County Community FoundatioRushville, ILSchuyler Veterans Homes Fund$7,000
Pregnancy Resource CenterRushville, ILGeneral support$5,000
Schuyler County Community FoudationRushville, ILRotary Foundation Fund$5,000
Schuyler County Comm FoundationRushville, ILMental Health Association Food Basket$5,000
Shelf Food PantryRushville, ILGeneral Support$5,000
Rushville Fire DepartmentRushville, ILTraining$3,000

About this foundation

Russell R Dohner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rushville, Illinois, administered in care of Linda Butler, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Russell R Dohner Foundation 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 Russell R Dohner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $116K across 11 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Russell R Dohner Foundation give?

Illinois (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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