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John C Sanders Scholarship Fund

Preselected recipients only Danville, Illinois · EIN 616385714

John C Sanders Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Danville, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $21,963 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,982 and the largest $19,463. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

John C Sanders Scholarship Fund 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 John C Sanders Scholarship Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$21,963

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Champaign, IL
Irrevocable gift to foundation to further the scholarship fund's financial growth.$19,463
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
Scholarship$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John C Sanders Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does John C Sanders Scholarship Fund give?

$21,963 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,982.

Who runs John C Sanders Scholarship Fund?

Its 2023 filing lists Curt Towne (Scholarship Committee Chair) and Old National Wealth Management (Trustee - Resigned 10/18/23).

What does John C Sanders Scholarship Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.

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