Beulah Knecht Trust UW
Accepts applications
Beulah Knecht Trust UW is a private foundation in Shelbyville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$234,689
Giving in 2025 was down from $8,400 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,500 | 7 | $226,610 |
| 2024 | $8,400 | 4 | $225,043 |
| 2025 | $4,000 | 5 | $234,689 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Shelby County State Bank 131 South Morgan Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 774-4001 |
| What to submit | Application, transcripts and letter of reference |
| Deadlines | Application and all other materials are to be submitted each year by april 15. |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a graduate of a shelby county, Illinois high school and be accepted to a four-year college or university. The student must maintain a 2.75 or higher gpa. A student may be eligible for a scholarship up to four years. |
What Beulah Knecht Trust UW funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelby County State Bank
Questions people ask
Does Beulah Knecht Trust UW accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application and all other materials are to be submitted each year by april 15.
How much does Beulah Knecht Trust UW give?
$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Beulah Knecht Trust UW?
Its 2025 filing lists Shelby County State Bank (Trustee).
What does Beulah Knecht Trust UW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.