Stillwell Foundation
Accepts applications
Stillwell Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $32,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$32,800
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $64,900 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $71,600 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harold B Oakley 525 Jersey, Quincy, IL 62301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 223-3030 |
| What to submit | Letter - no formal application procedures established |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded only to qualified charitable, civic, or educational organizations. No awards are made to individuals. |
What Stillwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $68,300 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy Museum of Natural History | General | $32,800 |
| Quincy University | General | $9,400 |
| Cheerful Home | Outreach program | $4,300 |
| Quincy Society of Fine Arts | Educational | $4,000 |
| Transitions of Western Illinois | General | $3,400 |
| Culver Stockton College | General | $3,300 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra Assoc | General | $2,900 |
| Historical Society of Adams County | General | $2,800 |
| Wgca - Moonlight Ride for Hunger | Outreach | $2,300 |
| Horizons Social Services | General | $2,200 |
| Red Cross | General | $2,200 |
| Quincy Art Center | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Stillwell
- Charles Stillwell
- Harold B Oakley
- R Newcomb Stillwell
Questions people ask
Does Stillwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stillwell Foundation give?
$71,600 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Stillwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Stillwell (President), Charles Stillwell (Vice Preside), Harold B Oakley (Asst Secreta) and R Newcomb Stillwell (Secretary &).
What does Stillwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.