Betty Lou Fisher Trust
Preselected recipients only
Betty Lou Fisher Trust is a private foundation in Mattoon, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $80,500 and the largest $80,500. 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$80,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$80,500
- Largest grant$80,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,273 the year before.
0% 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 | $129,743 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $130,273 | 1 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $80,500 | 1 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Betty Lou Fisher Trust 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.
What Betty Lou Fisher Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $80,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health FDTN | Health care | $80,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Washington Savings Bank
- Amy Card
- Kara Sanders
Questions people ask
Does Betty Lou Fisher Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betty Lou Fisher Trust give?
$80,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $80,500.
Who runs Betty Lou Fisher Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Washington Savings Bank (Co-Trustee), Amy Card (Co-Trustee) and Kara Sanders (Co-Trustee).
What does Betty Lou Fisher Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.