Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Newton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $454,353 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $22,718 and the largest $136,306. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$454,353
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$22,718
- Largest grant$136,306
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $443,576 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $523,836 | 15 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $443,576 | 15 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $454,353 | 15 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust 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.
What Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $318,048 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $22,718 |
| Indiana | 1 | $22,718 |
| Missouri | 1 | $22,718 |
| Florida | 1 | $22,717 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $22,717 |
| Virginia | 1 | $22,717 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCHS Academic Foundation | Provide scholarships for students | $136,306 |
| First Baptist Church | Religious | $22,718 |
| Catholic Children's Home | Therapy and special needs residence | $22,718 |
| Terre Haute Humane Society | Take care of stray/abandoned animals | $22,718 |
| Illinois Baptist Children's Home | Residence & counseling services | $22,718 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars National | Support military veterans | $22,718 |
| Veterans Affairs Illiana Healthcare | Provide healthcare to veterans | $22,718 |
| Crawford County Humane Society | Safe place for animals in need | $22,718 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support children's health programs | $22,718 |
| American National Red Cross | Humanitarian disaster relief | $22,718 |
| Humane Society of Decator & Macon | Reduce pet overpopulation, adoption | $22,717 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Change & improve children's lives | $22,717 |
| The Salvation Army | Provide services to those in need | $22,717 |
| Oblong Children's Christian Home | Foster care services at-risk childre | $22,717 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Treat childhood cancer & other illne | $22,717 |
Officers and trustees
- Peoples State Bank
- Karla Koebele
Questions people ask
Does Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust give?
$454,353 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $22,718.
Who runs Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peoples State Bank (Trust Office) and Karla Koebele (VP, Cfo).
What does Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and health.