How to apply
Written including any supporting documentation Contact: John G Stevenson Jr, 510 Maine Street, Quincy, Il, 2172772526, JWGFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: JUNE 30 Restrictions: Grants are limited to qualified organizations serving quincy and the tri state area
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
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy University CorporationQuincy, IL | Educational | $47K |
| Good Samaritan HomeQuincy, IL | General operating | $40K |
| Salvation ArmyQuincy, IL | General operating | $37K |
| Quincy Family YMCAQuincy, IL | General operating | $30K |
| Jackson Lincoln PoolQuincy, IL | General operating | $25K |
| Advocacy Network for ChildrenQuincy, IL | General operating | $20K |
| Down CountryTaylor, MO | General operating | $20K |
| Love FoundationQuincy, IL | General operating | $20K |
| Make-A-Wish IllinoisChicago, IL | General operating | $20K |
| Horizons Social ServicesQuincy, IL | General operating | $11K |
| Cornerstone Foundation for FamiliesQuincy, IL | General operating | $10K |
| Quincy Art CenterQuincy, IL | General operating | $10K |
| United Way of Adams CountyQuincy, IL | General operating | $7,000 |
| Arts QuincyQuincy, IL | General operating | $5,500 |
| Quincy Children's MuseumQuincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Humane SocietyQuincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Public School FoundationQuincy, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Mississippi Valley CouncilQuincy, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy ServicesQuincy, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Tri to Help TriathlonQuincy, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra AssocQuincy, IL | General operating | $1,500 |
By state: Illinois 20 · Missouri 1
About this foundation
J W Gardner II Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Quincy, Illinois, administered in care of John G Stevenson Jr, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does J W Gardner II Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written including any supporting documentation Deadlines: JUNE 30.
How much does J W Gardner II Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $330K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does J W Gardner II Foundation give?
Illinois (20 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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