Private foundation · EIN 45-6226360 · Evansville, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kathryn P Willis Charitable Trust

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: 5 grants paid, $82K total, median $12K. 80% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$82K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in IN
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newlife Rescue & Adoption Inc Attn Tina ParkerMount Vernon, INProgram support$32K
Alzheimer's Association Attn Corey WalkerChicago, ILProgram support$12K
Posey County Thrift Shop IncMount Vernon, INProgram support$12K
Trinity Evangelical Church of Mt Vernon IncMount Vernon, INProgram support$12K
Posey County Council on Aging C/O Monica EvansMount Vernon, INProgram support$12K

By state: Indiana 4 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Kathryn P Willis Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Evansville, Indiana, administered in care of Old National Trust Co, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kathryn P Willis 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 Kathryn P Willis Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 5 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Kathryn P Willis Charitable Trust give?

Indiana (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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