The JW Gardner II Foundation
Accepts applications
The JW Gardner II Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,035 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $47,135. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$330,035
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$47,135
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $298,108 the year before.
48% 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 | $278,098 | 26 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $298,108 | 26 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $330,035 | 21 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John G Stevenson Jr 510 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 277-2526, jwgfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written including any supporting documentation |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to qualified organizations serving quincy and the tri state area |
What The JW Gardner II Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $310,035 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy University Corporation | Educational | $47,135 |
| Good Samaritan Home | General operating | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating | $36,500 |
| Quincy Family YMCA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Jackson Lincoln Pool | General operating | $25,000 |
| Advocacy Network for Children | General operating | $20,000 |
| Down Country | General operating | $20,000 |
| Love Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Illinois | General operating | $20,000 |
| Horizons Social Services | General operating | $11,400 |
| Cornerstone Foundation for Families | General operating | $10,000 |
| Quincy Art Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way of Adams County | General operating | $7,000 |
| Arts Quincy | General operating | $5,500 |
| Quincy Children's Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Humane Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| Quincy Public School Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Mississippi Valley Council | General operating | $5,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Services | General operating | $3,000 |
| Tri to Help Triathlon | General operating | $3,000 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra Assoc | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John G Stevenson Jr
- Robert Black
- Dale Stevenson
Questions people ask
Does The JW Gardner II Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does The JW Gardner II Foundation give?
$330,035 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The JW Gardner II Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John G Stevenson Jr (President), Robert Black (Treasurer) and Dale Stevenson (Secretary).
What does The JW Gardner II Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.