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Elsie McHugh TUW

Preselected recipients only Bloomington, Illinois · EIN 376023328

Elsie McHugh TUW is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,621 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $98,621 and the largest $98,621. 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 $97,184 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$89,5471$2.1 million
2024$97,1841$2.0 million
2025$98,6211$2.0 million

How to apply

Elsie McHugh TUW 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 Elsie McHugh TUW funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$98,621

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Smith Public Library
Lexington, IL
Support of public library$98,621

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elsie McHugh TUW accept grant applications?

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

How much does Elsie McHugh TUW give?

$98,621 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $98,621.

Who runs Elsie McHugh TUW?

Its 2025 filing lists First Mid Bank & Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Elsie McHugh TUW fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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