Louise K Barth Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Alton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,597 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,948 and the largest $180,648. 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$184,597
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,948
- Largest grant$180,648
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,521 the year before.
50% 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 | $142,842 | 2 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $128,521 | 2 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $184,597 | 3 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Louise K Barth Memorial 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.
What Louise K Barth Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $184,597 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alton Foundation | L k barth funds the alton foundation and alton foundation funds the various local 501(c)(3) charities specified in the barth's last will and testament. | $180,648 |
| The Alton Foundation | 1% admin fee paid to alton foundation | $3,948 |
| Madison County Assn of the Blind | During the past several years, louise k barth made qualified distributions totaling $146,581 to lewis & clark community college for the aid of students with visual impairments. Lewis & clark community college was unable to use the funds for the intended purpose and the funds were returned to louise k barth memorial fund in june 2025.those funds are reported on page 8, part x, line 4 as "recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions". Louise k barth memorial fund went to court for permission to substitute madison county il association of the blind as a new recipient for the funds. These distributions continue to be made through the alton foundation. | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kratschmer
- Pat Heitzig
- Dr John Hoelscher
- Gary Osborne
- Jason Harrison
- Matt Waters
- Jim Schwartzkopf
- Rene Bassett Butler
Questions people ask
Does Louise K Barth Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise K Barth Memorial Fund give?
$184,597 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,948.
Who runs Louise K Barth Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Kratschmer (Chairman), Pat Heitzig (Vice Chairman), Dr John Hoelscher (Director) and Gary Osborne (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Louise K Barth Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and education.