Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Pontiac, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,350 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,350
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$3,700
- Assets$4.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,400 | 86 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $171,750 | 85 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $190,350 | 85 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | State Bank of Graymont PO Box 350, Saunemin, IL 61769 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 832-4456 |
| What to submit | Annual application with original transcripts, letters of recommendation and other documents as set forth in the application must be received in writing on or before the deadline. Details are a part of the application. |
| Deadlines | March 1 of each year or next bank business day |
| Restrictions | Limited to livingston county, Illinois, high school graduates, or in some cases residents. |
What Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 84 | $189,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Taylor F Johnson
- M Catherine Lannon
- Cheryl O'Donnell
- Dennis Stephens
- Charles Hanley
- Dianne Hanley
Questions people ask
Does Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 of each year or next bank business day.
How much does Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund give?
$190,350 in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Taylor F Johnson (President), M Catherine Lannon (Vice-President), Cheryl O'Donnell (Secretary) and Dennis Stephens (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chesebrocushmankyser Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.