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Eleanor Harmeier Trust

Preselected recipients only Vandalia, Illinois · EIN 376223368

Eleanor Harmeier Trust is a private foundation in Vandalia, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,252 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,126 and the largest $6,126. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,960 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,6522$111,801
2024$1,9602$115,787
2025$12,2522$107,482

How to apply

Eleanor Harmeier 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Eleanor Harmeier Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$6,126
Wisconsin1$6,126

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethesda Lutheran Home
Waatertown, WI
Charitable$6,126
Holy Cross Lutheran Churc
Vandalia, IL
Charitable$6,126

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Eleanor Harmeier Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Eleanor Harmeier Trust give?

$12,252 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,126.

Who runs Eleanor Harmeier Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists The FNB Community Bank (Trustee).

What does Eleanor Harmeier Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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