Edith Masters Testamentary Trust
Accepts applications
Edith Masters Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Petersburg, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,550 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,550 and the largest $10,650. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$78,550
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,550
- Largest grant$10,650
- Assets$1.7 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $120,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 17 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $78,550 | 16 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Porta Community School District 202 PO Box 202, Petersburg, IL 62675 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 632-2282 |
| What to submit | Application attached to previous returns |
| Deadlines | 1st week of may annually |
| Restrictions | Menard county high school graduates |
What Edith Masters Testamentary Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $53,700 |
| Missouri | 3 | $17,750 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,550 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | Fbo riley womble carter jacobus karl hoke | $10,650 |
| Illinois College | Fbo kamille rhoades & zachary laird | $7,100 |
| University of Illinois | Fbo lauren harrison nicole muench | $7,100 |
| University of Missouri | Fbo alaina taylor and carly szoke | $7,100 |
| University of Illinois | Fbo caitlyn defreezer and tessa wohler | $7,100 |
| University of Missouri | Fbo ellen westervelt and elizabeth westervelt | $7,100 |
| Augustana College | Fbo trace donnan | $3,550 |
| Aurora University | Fbo brady kinney | $3,550 |
| Missouri Valley College | Fbo gabbie branson | $3,550 |
| Monmouth College | Fbo ian logan | $3,550 |
| Murray State University | Fbo molly adams | $3,550 |
| Rose Hulman Inst of Technology | Fbo drew atwater | $3,550 |
| Southern Il Univ - Edwardsville | Fbo zoe laird | $3,550 |
| Univ of Illinois - Springfield | Fbo gavin ketchum | $3,550 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Fbo emma wankel and melissa zomot | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Fbo hailey brown and cassidy booth | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alliance Community Bank
Questions people ask
Does Edith Masters Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 1st week of may annually.
How much does Edith Masters Testamentary Trust give?
$78,550 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,550.
Who runs Edith Masters Testamentary Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Alliance Community Bank (Trustee).
What does Edith Masters Testamentary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.