Private foundation · EIN 33-6328095 · Salem, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable Remainderr Unitrust 04182001

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, $127K total, median $22K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$127K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fdn Barnes Jewish HospSt Louis, MOScholarships$50K
Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, ILScholarships$26K
Clinton County Fb FoundBreese, ILScholarships$22K
St Francis of AssisiAviston, ILScholarships$20K
St FrancisAviston, ILScholarships$9,090

By state: Illinois 4 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable Remainderr Unitrust 04182001 is a private grantmaking foundation in Salem, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable Remainderr Unitrust 04182001 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 Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable Remainderr Unitrust 04182001 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $127K across 5 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable Remainderr Unitrust 04182001 give?

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

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