Private foundation · EIN 88-6634303 · Maryville, Illinois · Human services

Betty Purnell Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $95K total, median $5,197. 23% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$95K
Median grant
$5,197
Stays in IL
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Liberty Worship CenterEdwardsville, ILFor fellowship$34K
Dayspring PantryFrenchburg, KYFor support for the community$12K
Smile TrainNew York, NYTo support safe & quality cleft care$10K
Stand By Me IncClackamas, ORFor youth support$10K
Campus Crusade for Christ InternatOrland, FLFor fellowship$8,900
New Life Evangelistic CenterOverland, MOFor assitance to the homeless$5,384
Copper Creek Christian ChruchMaryville, ILFor fellowship$5,197
Lifepoint ChurchCollinsville, ILFor fellowship$5,000
Boys TownBoys Town, NEFor assistance to the homeless$887
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXFor research$887
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAFor research & patient support$887
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDFor research$887
Disabled Veterans National FoundatiLanham, MDFor assistance to disabled veterans$887

By state: Illinois 3 · Kentucky 1 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · Florida 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Betty Purnell Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Maryville, Illinois, administered in care of Timothy C Broihier Trustee, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Betty Purnell Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Betty Purnell Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $95K across 13 grants, a median of $5,197.

Where does Betty Purnell Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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