Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust is a private foundation in LaSalle, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,064 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $12,138 and the largest $21,740. 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$52,064
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$12,138
- Largest grant$21,740
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $61,697 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 | $57,444 | 5 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $61,697 | 7 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $52,064 | 5 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Elmer & Adolph Pletsch 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $52,064 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County Line Lutheran Church | Provide supplemental financial support | $21,740 |
| Individual | Provide supplemental financial support | $12,138 |
| Individual | Provide supplemental financial support | $12,138 |
| Individual | Provide supplemental financial support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Provide supplemental financial support | $1,048 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle Reno
Questions people ask
Does Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust give?
$52,064 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $12,138.
Who runs Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle Reno (Trustee).