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Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust

Accepts applications Monticello, Illinois · EIN 371349728

Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Monticello, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,900 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $177 and the largest $5,070. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $17,700 the year before.

30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18,3001$341,333
2024$17,70022$364,607
2025$15,90023$398,479

How to apply

ContactArthur High School Superintendent
301 E Columbia, Arthur, IL 61811
Phone or email(217) 762-9431
What to submitScholarship assistance application forms are available at the Arthur and Atwood-Hammond High School offices. Application forms require two letters of recommendation, a small photograph, and a personal statement by the student
DeadlinesApplications are due by April 11th of each year
RestrictionsEligible recipients or their parents must reside in the Arthur or Atwood-Hammon school districts of Illinois. There are no other restrictions or limitations on who may apply. The maximum value of each scholarship is about $600

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois23$15,902

Grants paid in 2025

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Chapter Order of OES
Macon, IL
General Support$5,070
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
Scholarships$2,000
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
Scholarships$2,000
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL
Scholarships$1,000
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
Scholarships$1,000
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
Scholarships$1,000
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
Scholarships$1,000
The Atwood Everyday Needy Fund
Atwodd, IL
General Support$177
Atwood-Hammond Backpack Food
Atwodd, IL
General Support$177
The Arthur Home
Arthur, IL
General Support$177
The Atwood-Hammond Christmas Needy Fund
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Atwood Volunteer Firemen
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Peace Meal
Charleston, IL
General Support$177
Arthur Ministerial Association
Arthur, IL
General Support$177
Arthur United Methodist Church
Arthur, IL
General Support$177
Arthur EMT Association
Arthur, IL
General Support$177
Arthur Fire Department
Arthur, IL
General Support$177
Atwood First Responders
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Arthur Masonic Lodge #825
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Atwood Hammond Library
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Meals On Wheels
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
Arthur Lions Club
Atwood, IL
General Support$177
United Church of Atwood
Atwood, IL
General Support$177

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due by April 11th of each year.

How much does Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust give?

$15,900 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $177.

Who runs Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists First State Bank and Trust (Trustee).

What does Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.

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