Private foundation · EIN 27-6685727 · Saint Anne, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Earl D Schoeffner Charitable Tr

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, $15K total, median $4,500. 60% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$15K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in IL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gospel Nuggets IncWest Monroe, LATo support a religious organization.$5,000
Mount Airy CemeteryMomence, ILTo support historic cemetary.$4,500
Shrontz CemeteryMomence, ILTo support historic cemetary.$4,500
National FFA FoundationIndianapolis, INTo support the future farmers of america$689
Paws and Purrs Humane SocietyMontgomery, ILTo support a no-kill, not-fo-profit humane society.$600

By state: Illinois 3 · Louisiana 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Earl D Schoeffner Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Anne, Illinois, administered in care of Janet Christensen, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Earl D Schoeffner Charitable Tr 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 Earl D Schoeffner Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $15K across 5 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Earl D Schoeffner Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (3 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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