Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Taylorville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$442,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $444,000 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 | $456,000 | 23 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $444,000 | 23 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $442,000 | 23 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Leona Stanford Vollintine 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 Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $308,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $65,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $52,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Donation | $65,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | Donation | $52,000 |
| St John's Children's Hospital | Donation | $39,000 |
| Blackburn College | Scholarship | $22,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind of Illinois | Donation | $20,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Augustana College | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Bradley University | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Illinois State University | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Lake Land College | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Fdn | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| McKendree University | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Millikin University | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Monmouth College | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Richland Community College Fdn | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central Illinois | Donation | $15,000 |
| Springfield Park Foundation Edwin Watts Southwind Park Project | Donation | $15,000 |
| Christian County YMCA | Donation | $12,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | Donation | $9,000 |
| Cochlear Implant Awareness Fdn | Donation | $9,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ceo Program - Sangamon Morgan Scott and Christian County | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Lansden
- Roger Hickman
Questions people ask
Does Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust give?
$442,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Lansden (Executive Director, Trustee) and Roger Hickman (Treasurer, Trustee).
What does Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.