Private foundation · EIN 36-7299013 · Ancona, Illinois · Arts, culture & humanities

Defenbaugh 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: 1 grants paid, $610K total, median $610K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$610K
Median grant
$610K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Independent Charitable Gift FundHudson, OHGeneral support$610K

About this foundation

Defenbaugh Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Ancona, Illinois, administered in care of Vernal Defenbaugh, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Defenbaugh 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 Defenbaugh Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $610K across 1 grants, a median of $610K.

Where does Defenbaugh Charitable Tr give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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