Southland Public Benefit Fund
Preselected recipients only
Southland Public Benefit Fund is a private foundation in East Hazel Crest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $37,500. 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$150,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$6.5 million
How to apply
Southland Public Benefit 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 Southland Public Benefit Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Memorial | Operational support | $37,500 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Operational support | $37,500 |
| Prairie State College | Operational support | $30,000 |
| South Suburban College | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Moraine Valley CC | Operational support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jahnae Erpenbach
- Richard Hofeld
- Thomas A Brown
Questions people ask
Does Southland Public Benefit Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Southland Public Benefit Fund give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Southland Public Benefit Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Jahnae Erpenbach (Secretary), Richard Hofeld (Treasurer) and Thomas A Brown (President).
What does Southland Public Benefit Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.