The Etnyre Foundation
Accepts applications
The Etnyre Foundation is a private foundation in Oregon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $193,564 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $4,786 and the largest $23,680. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$193,564
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$4,786
- Largest grant$23,680
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,700 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $174,103 | 35 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $184,700 | 43 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $193,564 | 40 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nick Davis and Brooke Etnyre 1333 Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 732-2116, etnyrefoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Application must include the following information. It may be submitted via a letter, by email, or website. -Name, address, phone, email of organization or individual making request -Name and contact information of contact person -Name of director of organization and contact information if different than that of contact person -Name of chairman of your board if applicable & contact information -Description of purpose of the organization -Evidence that organization is a 501(c)(3) -Amount requested and a budget for use of funds -Detailed description of purpose for funds; i.e., the expected benefits; how it aligns with the mission of the foundation -Measurable goals and timeline and plan for accomplishing the goals (what you plan to accomplish, what actions you will take, and when) -Description of how you will evaluate the outcomes relative to the goals Website: www.theetnyrefoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Etnyre Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | $146,572 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $18,842 |
| Arizona | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community School District | General Operating Support | $23,680 |
| Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative) | General Operating Support | $9,408 |
| Camp Freedom Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| City of Carbondale | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Daviess County TNR | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Del E Webb Center for Performing Arts | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Creek Conservation Association | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lee County Council on Aging | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pegasus Special Riders | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Severson Dells Education Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Teen Turf Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Step Up Family Center | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Timberwolves Youth Wrestling | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Toluca Coal Mine Preservation & Development | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chana Education Center | General Operating Support | $4,813 |
| Knottsville Volunteer Fire Department | General Operating Support | $4,802 |
| Ogle County Fair Assoc | General Operating Support | $4,770 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | General Operating Support | $4,690 |
| Oregon Fire Protection District | General Operating Support | $4,191 |
| Scullen Middle School Orchestra | General Operating Support | $4,132 |
| Heart of IL CEO Program | General Operating Support | $4,085 |
| Orchestra ParentsPatrons' United Support | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| St Joseph Fire Department | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| United Way of LeeOgle County | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Waubonsie Valley High School Music Education Advocates Coalition NFP | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford | General Operating Support | $3,490 |
| RiverPark Center | General Operating Support | $3,425 |
| Department of Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $3,150 |
| Happy Tails | General Operating Support | $3,064 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County | General Operating Support | $2,800 |
| Rock River Center Inc | General Operating Support | $2,730 |
| Oregon Fire Health & Fitness Committee | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Squirrels Gone Wild Rescue & Rehab | General Operating Support | $2,219 |
| Stir-n-Up Hope | General Operating Support | $1,615 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Davis
- Justine Stenzel
- Heather Payton
- Kathryn Ferb
- Karen Anuszewski
- Michael Lonesome-Etnyre
- Melissa Masters
- Michael Gelande
- Greg Ball
- Taylor Dietz through 125
- Jennifer Shaffer through 125
Questions people ask
Does The Etnyre Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Etnyre Foundation give?
$193,564 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $4,786.
Who runs The Etnyre Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Davis (Director), Justine Stenzel (Director), Heather Payton (Director) and Kathryn Ferb (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Etnyre Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.