Absher Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Absher Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmi, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $49,721 and the largest $684,052. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$49,721
- Largest grant$684,052
- Assets$44.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $622,596 | 6 | $32.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 15 | $44.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 15 | $44.6 million |
How to apply
Absher Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Absher Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | To provide scholarships to universities for approved students. | $684,052 |
| White County Ambulance Service | Purchase 2 new ambulances. | $659,628 |
| Carmi White County CUSD#5 | Security upgrades, chromebooks, curriculum upgrade, bank uniforms, quest speakers, chairs. | $193,750 |
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation | Purchase backup generators for carmi clinic. | $108,759 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Cusd #3 | Security upgrade and tech projectors for classrooms. | $84,786 |
| White County Senior Center | Proviide not meals for senior citizens. | $60,000 |
| White County 4H | New lighting, fans, bleachers, updates to the livestock barn. | $50,100 |
| Southeastern Illinois College | To provide to the dual credit program & new signage at the carmi campus. | $49,721 |
| Carmi Fire Department | To purchase new lettering, lights and radios for trucks. | $12,948 |
| Safe Haven | Pay support staff for women's homeless shelter. | $10,000 |
| White County Sheriff | Toward purchase of new patrol cars. | $10,000 |
| Carmi Police Department | Toward purchase of flock cameras. | $10,000 |
| Crossville Fire Department | Toward equipment upgrades. | $10,000 |
| Grayville Senior Center | Provide hot meals for seniors. | $8,000 |
| Sic Trade Certificates | Trade certificate training | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amber Carney
- Al Fritschle
- Nikki Roser
- Timothy A Schuler
Questions people ask
Does Absher Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Absher Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $49,721.
Who runs Absher Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amber Carney (Executive Director), Al Fritschle (Director), Nikki Roser (Director) and Timothy A Schuler (Director).
What does Absher Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and food and hunger.