Private foundation · EIN 37-1101365 · Carbondale, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Southern Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $60K total, median $4,755. 45% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$60K
Median grant
$4,755
Stays in IL
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cairo Historical AssociationCairo, ILFor their exempt purpose$10K
Shining Light CenterCharleston, MOFor their exempt purpose$9,847
East Prairie Chamber of CommerceEast Prairie, MOFor their exempt purpose$8,000
Cairo Baptist Upward BasketballCairo, ILFor their exempt purpose$6,000
Community Health & EmerCarbondale, ILFor their exempt purpose$5,000
Cairo Auxiliary Fire DeptCairo, ILFor their exempt purpose$4,755
Charleston Nutrition CenterCharleston, MOFor their exempt purpose$4,622
Mount Inc (ballard Co)Kevil, KYFor their exempt purpose$4,000
Ballard Co Senior CitizensBarlow, KYFor their exempt purpose$3,751
Ballard Co Chamber of CommKevil, KYFor their exempt purpose$2,400
Ginkgo Garden ClubChicago, ILFor their exempt purpose$2,000

By state: Illinois 5 · Missouri 3 · Kentucky 3

About this foundation

Southern Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Carbondale, Illinois, administered in care of Patti Clark, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Southern Foundation Inc 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 Southern Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 11 grants, a median of $4,755.

Where does Southern Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (5 grants), Missouri (3 grants), Kentucky (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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