Private foundation · EIN 33-6328096 · Salem, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy Ratermann Charitable Remainder 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, $81K total, median $16K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$81K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, ILScholarships$30K
Marion County Fb FdnSalem, ILScholarships$17K
Mater Dei High SchoolBreese, ILScholarships$16K
Salem Hospital FoundatnSalem, ILScholarships$10K
St FrancisAviston, ILScholarships$8,069

About this foundation

Dorothy Ratermann Charitable Remainder 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 Dorothy Ratermann Charitable Remainder 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 Dorothy Ratermann Charitable Remainder Unitrust 04182001 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 5 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Dorothy Ratermann Charitable Remainder Unitrust 04182001 give?

Illinois (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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