Private foundation · EIN 37-6610430 · Alton, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Piasa Charitable Foundation

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: 32 grants paid, $203K total, median $2,750. 53% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$203K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in IL
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Greater St LouisEast Alton, ILGeneral purpose$55K
Saint Louis ZooSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$30K
Rising Together FoundationSt Louis, MOTornado relief$20K
Crisis Food CenterAlton, ILGeneral purpose$12K
Riverbend Head Start & Family ServicesAlton, ILGeneral purpose$10K
The Salvation ArmySt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$6,000
Alton Educational FoundationAlton, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Camp New HopeMattoon, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
The Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDGeneral purpose$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral purpose$4,500
Hunt of a Lifetime FoundationHarborcreek, PAGeneral purpose$4,000
Partners for Pets Humane SocietySt Jacob, ILGeneral purpose$4,000
Christian Freedom InternationalFront Royal, VAGeneral purpose$3,500
Shadow Buddies FoundationLenexa, KSGeneral purpose$3,500
Patriot Training FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$3,000
Alton Memorial Health Services FoundationAlton, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
American Cancer SocietyMaryville, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Boy Scouts of AmericaSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$2,500
Eden's GloryGreenville, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Feeding AmericaBridgeton, MOGeneral purpose$2,500
Ronald McDonald HouseSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$2,500
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral purpose$2,500
The Bridge ChurchAlton, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Stray Rescue of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$2,000
Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,000
East End FoundationAlton, ILGeneral purpose$1,000
The Nature InstituteGodfrey, ILGeneral purpose$1,000
Alton Band and Orchestra BuildersAlton, ILGeneral purpose$500
Christmas WonderlandAlton, ILGeneral purpose$500
Alton Youth SymphonyGodfrey, ILGeneral purpose$200
Knights of ColumbusWood River, ILGeneral purpose$150

By state: Illinois 17 · Missouri 8 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Piasa Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alton, Illinois, administered in care of Matthew W Schrimpf, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Piasa Charitable Foundation 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 Piasa Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $203K across 32 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Piasa Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (17 grants), Missouri (8 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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