Private foundation · EIN 20-7135495 · Champaign, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gene a Salmon Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $666K total, median $89K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$666K
Median grant
$89K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operations$251K
Champaign County Humane SocietyChampaign, ILGeneral operations$171K
Wbgl Christian Radio University of NorthwesternChampaign, ILGeneral operations$89K
The Salvation ArmyChampaign, ILGeneral operations$80K
Judah Christian SchoolsChampaign, ILSupport charitable and$75K

By state: Illinois 4 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Gene a Salmon Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Champaign, Illinois, administered in care of Busey Bank Tee, 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 Gene a Salmon Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Gene a Salmon Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $666K across 5 grants, a median of $89K.

Where does Gene a Salmon Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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