Hamilton County Telephone Foundation
Accepts applications
Hamilton County Telephone Foundation is a private foundation in Dahlgren, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,050 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,375 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,050
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,375
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$897,837
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,550 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,421 | 24 | $880,148 |
| 2024 | $42,550 | 15 | $877,204 |
| 2025 | $45,050 | 14 | $897,837 |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Directors PO Box 40, Dahlgren, IL 62828 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 447-8725 |
| What to submit | Letter addressed to the board stating the reason for the grant and how it will be used. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hamilton County Telephone Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $45,050 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Rend Lake College Foundation | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Serv | General support | $2,000 |
| Hamilton County Ministrial Alliance | General support | $2,000 |
| Hamilton County Senior Citizens Centre | General support | $2,000 |
| Ham County Extension & 4H Found | General support | $1,800 |
| Hamilton County House of Hope | General support | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Woodrow
- Robert Abbott
- Chris Sink
- Rob Kiefer
- Lemuel Gage
- Alan Monroe
- Steven Douglass
Questions people ask
Does Hamilton County Telephone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hamilton County Telephone Foundation give?
$45,050 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,375.
Who runs Hamilton County Telephone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin Woodrow (Director), Robert Abbott (Director), Chris Sink (Director/President) and Rob Kiefer (Director/Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hamilton County Telephone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.