Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,520 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,610 and the largest $25,000. 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$199,520
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,610
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $201,600 the year before.
38% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,500 | 43 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $201,600 | 40 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $199,520 | 40 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation 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 Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $102,520 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $18,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $8,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,500 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prairieland United Way | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation | Imagination Library Donation | $18,000 |
| Texas Library Assocation | Bluebonnet Program Support | $15,000 |
| Aasl | Travel Grants | $12,500 |
| Reading is Fundamental | Charitable Donation | $11,000 |
| Ala | Library Champion and United for Libraries | $9,000 |
| Moravian University | Scholarship for Smantha Meskilll | $8,500 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Scholarship for Lexi Lane | $8,500 |
| Illinois State University | Scholarship for Liam Lane | $8,500 |
| San Jose University | ALA Scholarship for Amber Katherine OBrien | $8,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | ALA Scholarship for Allison Alcena | $8,000 |
| University of Buffalo | ALA Scholarship for Haley Neil | $8,000 |
| Rutgers University | ALA Scholarship for Ruadhan Quartz Lee Hettrich | $8,000 |
| Illinois Nature Conservancy | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Jacksonville Area Museum | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Alsc | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Jacksonville Public Library | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville Food Center | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| New Directions Warming and Cooling Center | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Morgan County Historical Society | Charitable Donation | $2,720 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Society | Childrens Concert Donation | $2,500 |
| Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Bob Freesen YMCA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Illinois State Historical Society | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Main Street | Concert Series Donation | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce | Teacher Appreciation Event Donation | $1,000 |
| Spirit of Faith | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| West Central Mass Transit | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Illinois College | Schewe Libary Donation | $1,000 |
| Midwest Youth Services | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons-JRP Memorial | Parkinsons Research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Girl Scouts | Charitable Donation | $150 |
| Boy Scouts | Charitable Donation | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- CNB Bank & Trust NA
- Robert L Sibert
- Karen A Sibert
- Lori Smith
Questions people ask
Does Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation give?
$199,520 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,610.
Who runs Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists CNB Bank & Trust NA (Trustee), Robert L Sibert (Successor Co-Trustee), Karen A Sibert (Successor Co-Trustee) and Lori Smith (Successor Co-Trustee).
What does Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.