Mary Heath Foundation
Accepts applications
Mary Heath Foundation is a private foundation in Oblong, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $374,424 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $8,264 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$374,424
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$8,264
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $272,164 the year before.
86% 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 | $268,696 | 22 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $272,164 | 23 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $374,424 | 34 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First National Bank in Olney 203 West Main Street, Oblong, IL 62449-0010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 592-5032 |
| What to submit | Completed grant application |
| Deadlines | May 1 and november 1 |
| Restrictions | The applying organization must be physically located in the state of Illinois |
What Mary Heath Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 34 | $374,424 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paws for Prevention | Spay/neuter program | $20,000 |
| Crawford County Airport Authority | Terminal furnishings | $20,000 |
| Union-York Water District | Water meter upgrades | $20,000 |
| City of Robinson | Pickleball court | $20,000 |
| Crawford County Fair Association | Grandstand upgrades | $20,000 |
| Flat Rock Fire Protection District | Six sets of turnout gear | $20,000 |
| Montrose Fire Protection District | Five sets of turnout gear | $20,000 |
| Palestine Youth Baseball League | Facillity improvements | $20,000 |
| Oblong Township Fire Protection | 25 gear grid lockers & extractor | $19,822 |
| Oblong Township Fire Protection | Scba air packs, masks, bottles | $18,000 |
| Village of Oblong | Mini-park pavilion project | $16,650 |
| Jasper County Ambulance Service | Video laryngoscope kits | $14,772 |
| Jasper County Sheriff Dept | Flock brand license plate readers | $14,500 |
| Wade Community Fire Protection | Kenwood portable radios | $13,075 |
| Village of Hutsonville Police Dept | Equipment upgrades | $10,500 |
| Crawford County 911 Authority | Communication tower infrastructure | $9,800 |
| Prairie Licking Fire Protection | Water nozzle monitor | $8,374 |
| Lamotte Township Fire Protection | Firefighting hose equipment upgrades | $8,154 |
| Lamotte Township Park District | Handicap accessible ramp | $6,761 |
| Crawford County Recreation Center | Pool stairs replacement | $6,170 |
| Christy Fire Protection District | Sensit gold multi-gas detector | $5,048 |
| Goodwin Girls Inc | Mental heath care funding | $5,000 |
| Lamotte Township Fire Protection | Ventilation equipment upgrade | $5,000 |
| Palestine Preservation Project Soci | Fife opera house upgrades | $5,000 |
| Prairie Licking Fire Protection | 26kw generator for firehouse | $5,000 |
| Robinson Girls Softball Association | Light installation at fields | $5,000 |
| Oblong Children's Christian Home | Camera monitoring system | $5,000 |
| Union-York Water District | Water meter upgrades | $5,000 |
| West Union Community Club | Led sign | $5,000 |
| Saved by Grace Animal Rescue | Spay/neuter program | $5,000 |
| Paws for Prevention | Spay/neuter program | $5,000 |
| Crawford County Saddle Club | Upgrades to announcing booth/kitchen | $5,000 |
| Oblong Soccer League | Soccer goals | $4,000 |
| Palestine Public Library District | Printer and laptop | $3,798 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Fielder
- John Birkofer
- Radford Burkett
- Guy Rumler
- Todd Musgrave
- Christine Hollowell
Questions people ask
Does Mary Heath Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1 and november 1.
How much does Mary Heath Foundation give?
$374,424 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $8,264.
Who runs Mary Heath Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Fielder (Advisory), John Birkofer (Advisory), Radford Burkett (Advisory) and Guy Rumler (Advisory) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mary Heath Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and environment and conservation.