Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Alton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,984 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $9,984 and the largest $9,984. 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$9,984
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$9,984
- Largest grant$9,984
- Assets$269,015
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,492 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 | $9,632 | 1 | $230,866 |
| 2024 | $11,492 | 1 | $246,862 |
| 2025 | $9,984 | 1 | $269,015 |
How to apply
Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable 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 Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $9,984 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alton Foundation | Edna & emma sawyer fund the alton foundation which funds various local 501(c)(3) charities specified in the sawyer's last will and testament. Boy scouts $2,496girl scouts $2,496ywca $2,496alton police youth camp $2,496 | $9,984 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kratschmer
- Patrick Heitzig
- Dr John Hoelscher
- Gary Osborne
- Jason Harrison
- Jim Schwartzkopf
- Matt Waters
- Rene Bassett Butler
Questions people ask
Does Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust give?
$9,984 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $9,984.
Who runs Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Kratschmer (Chairman), Patrick Heitzig (Vice Chairman), Dr John Hoelscher (Director) and Gary Osborne (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and youth programs.