J L Wade Foundation
Accepts applications
J L Wade Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $10,000 | 2 | $305,790 |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 2 | $331,236 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu Mitch 525 Jersey, Quincy, IL 62301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 223-3030, mbickhaus@srnm.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should obtain and complete an application for the j. L. Wade foundation scholarship. In addition to completing the application form, the applicant must attach an essay explaining the reasons they should be chosen to receive the j. L. Wade foundation scholarship and have their guidance counselor send a certified copy of their high school transcript to the j. L. Wade foundation. |
| Restrictions | Eligibile recipients are persons who are enrolled in a qualified institution on a full time basis for the succeeding semester or quarter and who are residents of the Illinois counties of pike, calhoun, scott, greene, hancock, and adams as well as the Missouri counties of marion, ralls, pike, and lincoln. |
What J L Wade Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Wood Ccemma R Moss | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Land Ccdalton G Hutton | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| John Wood Ccclayton T Reinhardt | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Wade
- Michael Wade
- Mark W Wade
Questions people ask
Does J L Wade Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does J L Wade Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J L Wade Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Wade (Director/Pre), Michael Wade (Director/Sec) and Mark W Wade (Director/Vp).
What does J L Wade Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.