Southern Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Southern Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carbondale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,375 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,755 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,375
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,755
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,928 the year before.
91% 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 | $35,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $64,928 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $60,375 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Southern Foundation Inc 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 Southern Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $27,755 |
| Missouri | 3 | $22,469 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $10,151 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo Historical Association | For their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Shining Light Center | For their exempt purpose | $9,847 |
| East Prairie Chamber of Commerce | For their exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Cairo Baptist Upward Basketball | For their exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Community Health & Emer | For their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cairo Auxiliary Fire Dept | For their exempt purpose | $4,755 |
| Charleston Nutrition Center | For their exempt purpose | $4,622 |
| Mount Inc (Ballard Co) | For their exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Ballard Co Senior Citizens | For their exempt purpose | $3,751 |
| Ballard Co Chamber of Comm | For their exempt purpose | $2,400 |
| Ginkgo Garden Club | For their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Basler
- Patti Clark
- Lee Essex
- Darrell Hoppe
- Guy Johnson
- Pam Jones
- Peggy Meriedith
- Devon Secoy
- Roslyn Smith
Questions people ask
Does Southern Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Southern Foundation Inc give?
$60,375 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,755.
Who runs Southern Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Basler (Director), Patti Clark (Secretary), Lee Essex (Treasurer) and Darrell Hoppe (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Southern Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.