Alton Woman's Home Association
Accepts applications
Alton Woman's Home Association is a private foundation in Alton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,109 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$213,109
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,133 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,605 | 15 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $190,133 | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $213,109 | 20 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alton Woman's Home Association PO Box 552, Alton, IL 62002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 466-7638 |
| What to submit | Request for funds application & copy of IRS tax exempt status letter |
| Restrictions | Funds are distributed only to organizations serving needy women and children who are residents of madison county, Illinois. |
What Alton Woman's Home Association funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $200,109 |
| Missouri | 2 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Food Center | Women/children | $22,500 |
| Operation Blessing | Women/children | $22,500 |
| Senior Services Plus | Senior citizens | $18,000 |
| Refuge | Children | $15,109 |
| Riverbend Family Ministries | Children | $15,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start & Family Services | Women/children | $15,000 |
| Brightpoint (Chasi) | Women/children | $12,000 |
| Land of Lincoln Legal | Women/children | $12,000 |
| Community Hope Center | Women/children | $10,000 |
| Oasis Women's Center | Women | $10,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Children | $8,000 |
| Highland Area Christian Ministries | Women/children | $7,500 |
| Restore Network | Children | $7,500 |
| Centerstone of Illinois | Mental health patient | $7,000 |
| Good Samaritan House | Women/children | $7,000 |
| Beverly Farms Foundation | Adults with developmental disabilities | $7,000 |
| Faith in Action Edwardsville | Women/children | $6,000 |
| Ready Readers | Children | $5,000 |
| Thrive Metro East | Women | $4,000 |
| YWCA of Alton | Women | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Morse
- Jody Basola
- Julie Tracy
- Erin Bickle
- Stephanie Elliot
- Debby Edelman
- Donna Fisher
- Trish Holmes
- Marlene Lewis
- Cara Paschal
- Martha Schultz
- Natalie Stevenson Merrill
- Mary Boulds
- Mary Cordes
- Melissa Bland
Questions people ask
Does Alton Woman's Home Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alton Woman's Home Association give?
$213,109 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Alton Woman's Home Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Morse (Archivist), Jody Basola (President), Julie Tracy (Director) and Erin Bickle (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Alton Woman's Home Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.