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Statement of purpose, specific needs, specific budget, projected benefits & detailed program. Contact: Mark E Staley Trustee, 3301 Embassy Drive, Springfield, Il, 2174833205 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Limited to public charitable organizations for the furtherance of their specified purposes and that, where applicable, meets the standards of cbbb and/or ncib.
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
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of DecaturDecatur, IL | Decatur lake fest | $175K |
| Staley MuseumDecatur, IL | Support | $40K |
| American Heart AssnHiawatha, IA | Earmark for go red for women | $30K |
| Milikin UniversityDecatur, IL | Endowed scholarship: baseball field | $22K |
| American Cancer SocietyChicago, IL | Colorectal cancer learning lab | $15K |
| Siu FoundationCarbondale, IL | 1/2 college of mass comm, 1/2 for wsiu | $15K |
| Community Foundation Leaders FundDecatur, IL | Support | $10K |
| Cumberland CollegeWilliamsburg, KY | Support | $10K |
| United Way of Decatur & Macon CountyDecatur, IL | Support | $10K |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital FoundationDecatur, IL | Support | $8,000 |
| Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL | Support | $8,000 |
| Mercatus CenterArlington, VA | Support | $7,000 |
| Good Samaritan InnDecatur, IL | Support | $6,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChicago, IL | Support | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls ClubDecatur, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Decatur Area Arts CouncilDecatur, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Mary'sDecatur, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| St John's Lutheran ChurchSpringfield, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian ChurchDecatur, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Meals on WheelsDecatur, IL | Support | $4,000 |
| Northeast Community FundDecatur, IL | Support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's AssocWashington, DC | Support | $3,500 |
| Dove IncDecatur, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Kemmerer VillageAssumption, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Salvation ArmyDecatur, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Childres's HospitalPeoria, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Uifuis Dept of AthleticsUrbana, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Decatur Macon County Animal ShelterDecatur, IL | 2025 wiskers & tails gala | $2,000 |
| Friends of Historic Patterson Cottage MuseumLiberty, NC | Support | $2,000 |
| Old King's Orchard Community CenterDecatur, IL | Supportsupport | $2,000 |
| SparcSpringfield, IL | Support | $2,000 |
| The Governor's AcademyByfield, MA | Support | $2,000 |
| UifwuisSpringfield, IL | Support | $2,000 |
| Richland Community College FoundationDecatur, IL | Support | $2,000 |
| Mri - Independence PointeDecatur, IL | Support | $1,500 |
| University of Illinois FoundationChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Central Il Christians in MissionMount Zion, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Delta WaterfowlBismark, ND | Support | $1,000 |
| Macon County Conservation FdnDecatur, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran ChurchDecatur, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Unity Christian SchoolDecatur, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Hieronymus Mueller Family FoundationDecatur, IL | Support | $500 |
| Prairie Heart FoundationSpringfield, IL | Support | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central IllinoisSpringfield, IL | Support | $500 |
| Theatre 7Decatur, IL | Support | $500 |
By state: Illinois 38 · Iowa 1 · Kentucky 1 · Virginia 1 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charitable Trust 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 Henry M Staley Declaration of Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $443K across 47 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charitable Trust give?
Illinois (38 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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