Private foundation · EIN 37-1392434 · Chester, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $97K total, median $3,500. 38% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$97K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in IL
38%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

No particular form is required Contact: Edwin W Pautler Jr, 10690 Prato Dr, Fort Myers, Fl, 2059075313 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sister Adorers of Blood of ChristBelleville, ILCharitable$9,000
St Marys Catholic SchoolChester, ILEducational$6,500
Birthwell PartnersBirmingham, ALCharitable$6,000
Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MDCharitable$6,000
Chester Area Christian Food PantryChester, ILCharitable$5,000
Consolata Missionary SistersBirmingham, ALCharitable$5,000
Covenant HouseNew Orleans, LACharitable$5,000
Least of the Brethren Food PantryPinckneyville, ILCharitable$5,000
Alabama Womens ClinicMillbrook, ALCharitable$4,000
Catholic Charities Diocese VeniceVenice, FLCharitable$4,000
Marion Medical MissionMarion, ILCharitable$4,000
Gibault Catholic High SchoolWaterloo, ILEducational$3,500
Beta Alpha Education FoundationNaperville, ILEducational$3,500
St Bernard Preparatory SchoolCullman, ALEducational$3,500
St Marthas Hall ShelterSt Louis, MOCharitable$3,500
Catholic Outdoor RenewalLander, WYCharitable$3,000
Salvation ArmyMarion, ILCharitable$3,000
UnboundKansas City, KSCharitable$3,000
United Service OrganizationWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Blakeley-Kirshenbaum Dist ChairBoston, MAEducational$2,500
Tigers for TomorrowAttalla, ALEducational$2,500
Treehouse Wildlife CenterDow, ILCharitable$2,500
Ara - Black Warrior River KeepersBirmingham, ALCharitable$2,000
Gaining GroundConcord, MACharitable$2,000

By state: Illinois 9 · Alabama 6 · Maryland 1 · Louisiana 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chester, Illinois, administered in care of John B Pautler, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular form is required Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 24 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation give?

Illinois (9 grants), Alabama (6 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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