Private foundation · EIN 58-0691476 · Columbus, Georgia

John P & Dorothy S Illges Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Georgia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $676K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$676K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$8.0M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Richard B Illges, 6001 River Road Suite 600, Columbus, Ga, 7063272128 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Truth Spring IncColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$165K
National Infantry FoundationColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$141K
St Luke SchoolColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$120K
Safehouse MinistriesColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$50K
Calvary Christian SchoolColumbus, GASports complex softball field$25K
Mercymed of ColumbusColumbus, GAGeneral purpose of donee$25K
West Central Georgia Fellowship of Christian AthletesColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$25K
Wynnton Neighborhood NetworkColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$25K
Alzheimer's AssociationColumbus, GAGeneral purpose of donee$20K
Columbus HospiceColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$20K
Historic Linwood FoundationColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$15K
House of HeroesColumbus, GAHeart of serving campaign$15K
Columbus Regional Tennis AssociationColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$10K
Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GAStudent success fund$10K
Young LifeColumbus, GAGeneral use of donee$10K

About this foundation

John P & Dorothy S Illges Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1949. 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 John P & Dorothy S Illges Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does John P & Dorothy S Illges Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $676K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does John P & Dorothy S Illges Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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