Funder directory Illinois MARY HELEN ROBERTS TRUST

Private foundation · WATSEKA, IL · EIN 466985483

MARY HELEN ROBERTS TRUST

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,000–$8,885

median $3,000

Giving (latest FY)

$208,514

44 grants · FY2025

Assets

$4,582,521

gives in IL, NE

Mental health · 40%Food & agriculture · 24%Youth development · 16%Public safety · 8%Arts & culture · 6%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: GRANT APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TRUSTEE UPON REQUEST. APPLICANTS WHICH ARE TAX EXEPT ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3), SHOULD INCLUDE WITH THEIR APPLICATION A COPY OF THEIR NOTICE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING

Deadlines: MAY 15

Restrictions: GRANTS ARE AWARDED ONLY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE TAX EXEMT UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR TO UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED IN IROQUOIS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO TAX

Contact: FIRST TRUST SAVINGS BANK · 120 E WALNUT, WATSEKA, IL, 60970 · 8154322494

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
IROQUOIS WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 · GILMAN, IL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES $40,000
IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · WATSEKA, IL STRYKER SURGICAL SUCTION DEVICE $20,000
GILMAN CEMETERY DISTRICT · GILMAN, IL RESTORE MAUSOLEUM $14,050
IROQUOIS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER · WATSEKA, IL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES $10,000
DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT · GILMAN, IL REHAB PARKING LOT $9,478
GILMAN COMM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRIC · GILMAN, IL RADIO SYSTEM $7,500
UNIT 9 ACADEMIC FOUNDATION · WATSEKA, IL IPADS/CASES/CART $7,500
VILLAGE OF ONARGA DURHAM PARK · ONARGA, IL SUNSHADE FOR PICNIC TABLES $3,959
WATSEKA FIRE ASSOCIATION · WATSEKA, IL WIRELESS HEADSETS FOR PERSONNEL $5,000
WOODLAND FIRE PROTECTION DIST · WOODLAND, IL 8 HANDHELD RADIOS $4,800

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.