Puckett Foundation
Accepts applications
Puckett Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,232 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,016 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,232
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,016
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,132 the year before.
6% 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 | $92,620 | 25 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $90,132 | 25 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $102,232 | 26 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Montgomery - Trust Departme 220 E Main St, Fairfield, IL 62837 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 842-2109, trust@fnbcommunitybank.com |
| What to submit | Completed application with verification of charitable/governmental status, documentation of proposed use of grant funds and name of responsible person. |
| Deadlines | No specific deadline as applications are reviewed advisory committee as received |
| Restrictions | No limitations on grants. Advisory committee determines grantees and amounts. |
What Puckett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $98,732 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation | Support of charitable hospital's expansion project | $13,000 |
| Frontier Community College Foundation | Support of community college new athletic center | $10,000 |
| Fairfield Park District | Operations | $7,500 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Wabash Area Development Inc | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Wayne County Ambulance Service | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wayne County Humane Society | Operations of animal shelter | $5,000 |
| Wayne-White Round Up Kare & Share Dennis Scranton Memorial Cancer Fund | Cancer patient transportation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $4,500 |
| Fairfield Public Library Foundation | Support of public library | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW Indiana | Operations | $3,500 |
| Happy Day Express Inc | Operations of day care | $3,032 |
| Animals Requesting Friends | Spay and nueter program | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen | Soup kitchen | $2,500 |
| Wayne City Public Library | Support of public library | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Southern Illinois Critter Fixers | Spay and nueter program | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Community High School | Scholastic team | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Fairfield National Bank
- Diane Robinson
- Judith Puckett
- David Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Puckett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadline as applications are reviewed advisory committee as received.
How much does Puckett Foundation give?
$102,232 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,016.
Who runs Puckett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fairfield National Bank (Trustee), Diane Robinson (Advisory Committee), Judith Puckett (Advisory Committee) and David Harrison (Advisory Committee).
What does Puckett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.