Piasa Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Piasa Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Alton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,850 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $55,000. 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$202,850
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $205,600 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,950 | 27 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $205,600 | 31 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $202,850 | 32 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Piasa Charitable Foundation 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 Piasa Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $109,350 |
| Missouri | 8 | $68,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rising Together Foundation | Tornado relief | $20,000 |
| Crisis Food Center | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Riverbend Head Start & Family Services | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Alton Educational Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp New Hope | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Aopa Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Hunt of A Lifetime Foundation | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Partners for Pets Humane Society | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Christian Freedom International | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Shadow Buddies Foundation | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Patriot Training Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Eden's Glory | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General purpose | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Bridge Church | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General purpose | $2,000 |
| East End Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Nature Institute | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Alton Band and Orchestra Builders | General purpose | $500 |
| Christmas Wonderland | General purpose | $500 |
| Alton Youth Symphony | General purpose | $200 |
| Knights of Columbus | General purpose | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan M Hatfield
- Bryan W Hatfield
- Matthew W Schrimpf
- Jennifer J Schrimpf
Questions people ask
Does Piasa Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Piasa Charitable Foundation give?
$202,850 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Piasa Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan M Hatfield (Trustee), Bryan W Hatfield (Trustee), Matthew W Schrimpf (Trustee) and Jennifer J Schrimpf (Trustee).
What does Piasa Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, animals and food and hunger.