Grants paid by Charleston Area Charitable Foundation
EIN 37-1172293 · Charleston, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation of Charleston, IL (EIN 37-1172293) reported 61 grants paid totaling $2,542,383 to 20 recipients in tax years 2019–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$2,542,383
61 grants
Recipients
20
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2025
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | $231,910 | — |
| 2021 | 11 | $386,625 | — |
| 2023 | 13 | $1,304,849 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | $465,023 | — |
| 2025 | 9 | $153,976 | — |
Top recipients
The 20 recipients receiving the most from Charleston Area Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 20 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Charleston | U | Charleston, IL | 17 | $1,795,250 | 2025 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation 37-1195606 | B | Lerna, IL | 6 | $278,250 | 2025 |
| Coles County | U | Charleston, IL | 1 | $200,000 | 2023 |
| United Way of Coles County 37-0764215 | B | Mattoon, IL | 4 | $88,000 | 2025 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | U | Charleston, IL | 5 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Habitat for Humanity 37-1252332 | C | Charleston, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Charleston Library | U | Charleston, IL | 2 | $29,900 | 2024 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93 | U | Charleston, IL | 2 | $12,800 | 2023 |
| Chas Township Park District | U | Charleston, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation 37-1318366 | B | Charleston, IL | 3 | $9,375 | 2024 |
| Coles County Barbershoppers 84-3566841 | D | Charleston, IL | 3 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Coles County Arts Council 51-0507249 | B | Charleston, IL | 2 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| Coles County Mental Health | U | Charleston, IL | 1 | $5,600 | 2021 |
| Choices Pregnancy Health Center | U | Charleston, IL | 1 | $5,025 | 2019 |
| Coles County Crime Stopperrs | U | Charleston, IL | 2 | $4,800 | 2024 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundat 37-6031320 | C | Charleston, IL | 3 | $3,825 | 2024 |
| Theatre in the Park Charleston Nfp 83-3037150 | C | Charleston, IL | 3 | $3,223 | 2025 |
| Standing Stone Comm Center Nfp 45-5350012 | C | Charleston, IL | 1 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Coles County Extension Foundation 37-1099023 | D | Charleston, IL | 2 | $1,500 | 2023 |
| Life in Christ Fellowship Church 37-1005614 | C | Charleston, IL | 1 | -$165 | 2019 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 61 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | Linder Sports Complex Development | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $36,000 | paid | FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $30,000 | paid | RED WHITE & BLUE DAYS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | United Way of Coles County Mattoon, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | ANNUAL FUNDING | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | Eiu Symphony Orchestra Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | Coles County Arts Council Charleston, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $4,000 | paid | FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | Standing Stone Comm Center Nfp Charleston, IL | C | $3,000 | paid | BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | 202523109349100307 |
| 2025 | Theatre in the Park Charleston Nfp Charleston, IL | C | $976 | paid | COMMUNITY THEATRE | 202523109349100307 |
| 2024 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $250,000 | paid | Sister City II Park Development | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | NATURESCAPE PLAYGROUND | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $30,000 | paid | RED WHITE & BLUE DAYS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Charleston Library Charleston, IL | U | $22,700 | paid | SECURITY CAMERAS | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Eiu Symphony Orchestra Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation Charleston, IL | B | $4,375 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $3,750 | paid | FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Eastern Illinois University Foundat Charleston, IL | C | $3,000 | paid | TREE REPLACEMENT | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Coles County Barbershoppers Charleston, IL | D | $3,000 | paid | YOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Coles County Crime Stopperrs Charleston, IL | U | $2,000 | paid | PROGRAM AWARENESS | 202413099349100126 |
| 2024 | Theatre in the Park Charleston Nfp Charleston, IL | C | $1,198 | paid | LICENSE FEE, COMMUNITY THEATRE | 202413099349100126 |
| 2023 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $500,000 | paid | Sister City II Park Development | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $500,000 | paid | LINDER SPORTS COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Coles County Charleston, IL | U | $200,000 | paid | COURTHOUSE WINDOW REPLACEMENT | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $32,000 | paid | FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | RED WHITE & BLUE DAYS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | United Way of Coles County Mattoon, IL | B | $24,000 | paid | ANNUAL FUNDING | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Eiu Symphony Orchestra Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | American Legion Charities Post 93 Charleston, IL | U | $6,800 | paid | VETERANS MONUMENT | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $3,500 | paid | FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Theatre in the Park Charleston Nfp Charleston, IL | C | $1,049 | paid | LICENSE FEE, COMMUNITY THEATRE | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Coles County Barbershoppers Charleston, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | YOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Coles County Extension Foundation Charleston, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | WARMING CONTAINERS & BUTTERFLY PROJECT | 202303109349100765 |
| 2023 | Coles County Extension Foundation Charleston, IL | D | $500 | paid | BUTTERFLY PROGRAM | 202303109349100765 |
| 2021 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $200,000 | paid | LAKE DAM PROJECT | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $70,000 | paid | LINCOLN PRAIRIE GRASS TRAIL | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $44,200 | paid | FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Habitat for Humanity Charleston, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | BUILDING ADDITION | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | United Way of Coles County Mattoon, IL | B | $24,000 | paid | ANNUAL FUNDING | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Eiu Symphony Orchestra Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Coles County Mental Health Charleston, IL | U | $5,600 | paid | SECURITY DOORS | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | FUNDING FOR RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS FESTIVAL | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation Charleston, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $2,000 | paid | FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | 202123069349101572 |
| 2021 | Eastern Illinois University Foundat Charleston, IL | C | -$6,675 | paid | RETURN UNSPENT FUNDS | 202123069349101572 |
| 2019 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $95,000 | paid | REAL ESTATE PURCHASES LAKE AND LIBRARY | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation Lerna, IL | B | $31,050 | paid | FALL/SUMMER PROGRAM | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $25,000 | paid | FUNDING FOR RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS FESTIVAL | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | United Way of Coles County Mattoon, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | ANNUAL FUNDING | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Eiu Symphony Orchestra Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Chas Township Park District Charleston, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | AMERICAN LEGION REGIONAL TOURNAMENT | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Eastern Illinois University Foundat Charleston, IL | C | $7,500 | paid | WEIU TV PROGRAMING | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Charleston Library Charleston, IL | U | $7,200 | paid | MULTI MEDIA EQUIPMENT | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | American Legion Charities Post 93 Charleston, IL | U | $6,000 | paid | UNIFORMS, BUGLE, TENT FOR HONOR GUARD | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Choices Pregnancy Health Center Charleston, IL | U | $5,025 | paid | TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Coles County Crime Stopperrs Charleston, IL | U | $2,800 | paid | PROGRAM AWARENESS | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation Charleston, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Coles County Barbershoppers Charleston, IL | D | $2,000 | paid | YOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | City of Charleston Charleston, IL | U | $2,000 | paid | FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Coles County Arts Council Charleston, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | SUMMER COMMUNITY THEATRE | 201903089349101215 |
| 2019 | Life in Christ Fellowship Church Charleston, IL | C | -$165 | paid | CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT | 201903089349101215 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202523109349100307 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202413099349100126 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202303109349100765 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202123069349101572 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-06-30 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201903089349101215 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/371172293.json.
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