Private foundation · EIN 37-0681538 · Godfrey, Illinois

Monticello College Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (9) and its median grant is $12K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $575K total, median $12K. 36% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$575K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in IL
36%
of grants
Deadline
9
Assets
$12M

How to apply

An institution or organization which is tax-exempt and is not a private foundation may apply by submitting an outline of the project ir proposes. Preferably, the outline should not be longer than two typewritten pages and should contain the following: Name of institution or organization; name, title, address and telephone number of chief executive officer and of person in charge of project; brief description of the project including: - an analysis of the need for funds and the proposed objective, personnel and financial resources available and/or required; - method to be used in realizing the… Contact: Laura Shansey, The Evergreens, Godfrey, Il, 6184682370, LSHANSEY@LC.EDU Deadlines: 9 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lewis & Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, ILScholarships$74K
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOOlin fellowships$55K
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOOlin fellowships$45K
Illinois CollegeJacksonville, ILScholarships for women$35K
Newberry LibraryChicago, ILMcf fellow$30K
Center for American ArcheologyKampsville, ILWomen in archeology interns$30K
Webster UniversitySt Louis, MOCms scholarships$25K
Peoria Playhouse Children's MuseumPeoria, ILMuseum education intern$25K
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYWorkshops for women$20K
Vincent Gray AcademyEast St Louis, ILScholarships$20K
Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, ILScholarships/leadership awards$20K
Wyman CenterEureka, MOContinuing education scholarships$20K
Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MISingle mother scholarships$18K
Regional Dance AmericaLemoyne, PAChoreography scholarships$17K
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WISummer research fellowships$15K
University of CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYStudent workshops$15K
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WIScience scholarships$14K
University of DubuqueDubuque, IAWomen in science research$12K
Ranken Technical CollegeSt Louis, MOCommunity service scholarships$11K
Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterpochen, MIFine arts scholarships$10K
Hyde Park School of DanceChicago, ILDance scholarships$10K
Hastings CollegeHastings, NETeacher education scholasrhips$9,970
Luther CollegeDecorah, IAScientific research scholarships$8,000
Lewis UniversityRomeoville, ILScholarships in engineering$7,500
Midtown Metro Achievement CentersChicago, ILApprenticeship program$7,500
Hear Scholarship FoundationWilmette, ILScholarships for continuing ed$6,500
Trine UniversityAngola, INEngineering scholarships$5,000
Ranken Technical CollegeSt Louis, MOCommunity service scholarships$3,080
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WIScience scholarships$1,136
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WISummer research fellowships$702
Ranken Technical CollegeSt Louis, MOCommunity service scholarships$656
University of CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYStudent workshops$402
Lewis & Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, ILScholarships$108
Wyman CenterEureka, MOContinuing education scholarships$58
Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, ILScholarships/leadership awards$51
Hastings CollegeHastings, NETeacher education scholarships$30

By state: Illinois 13 · Missouri 8 · Kentucky 3 · Wisconsin 4 · Michigan 2 · Iowa 2

About this foundation

Monticello College Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Godfrey, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1937. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Monticello College Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. An institution or organization which is tax-exempt and is not a private foundation may apply by submitting an outline of the project ir proposes. Deadlines: 9.

How much does Monticello College Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $575K across 36 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Monticello College Foundation give?

Illinois (13 grants), Missouri (8 grants), Kentucky (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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