Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation
Accepts applications
Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $198,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,000 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 14 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Saemann Foundation PO Box 105, Morrison, IL 61270 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 772-2121 |
| What to submit | No formal application form. Brief description of organization. Statement of amount reqested and how it will be used. Current budget. Financial statement for previous year. IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) classification. Current list of board of directors. |
| Deadlines | April 1 each year |
What Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $70,000 |
| Indiana | 8 | $29,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | Donation | $80,000 |
| Carthage College | Donation | $70,000 |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary | Donation | $20,000 |
| Kosciusko Community Senior Services | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Services Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Combined Community Service | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heartline Pregnancy Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Lutheran Church | Donation | $4,500 |
| Urban Servant Corp | Donation | $3,000 |
| List Academy of Music | Donation | $3,000 |
| Magical Meadows Inc | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kosciusko County Historical Society | Donation | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE Ind | Donation | $1,000 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy C Kilgus Chamley
- Adam Kilgus
- Joann A Kilgus
- June I Waller
- Katherine A Kauffman
- Robert List
- Jonathan Waller
- Walter Kilgus
Questions people ask
Does Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1 each year.
How much does Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy C Kilgus Chamley (Trustee), Adam Kilgus (Trustee), Joann A Kilgus (Trustee) and June I Waller (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.