Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Normal, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,386 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,272 and the largest $16,390. 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$100,386
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,272
- Largest grant$16,390
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $228,093 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 | $131,270 | 13 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $228,093 | 13 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $100,386 | 13 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust 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 Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $75,671 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,488 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,272 |
| New York | 2 | $6,319 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,636 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Educational Foundation | To provide for college scholarships for graduates of putnam county high school. | $16,390 |
| United Methodist Church of Hennepin | For the construction of church buildings and alteration and extension of existing buildings, with a portion reserved for the sunday school addition and the elevator and cooling system. | $16,357 |
| The Salvation Army - Heartland Division | For the construction of salvation army buildings in the heartland division and the addition and extension of existing buildings. The needs of individuals in putnam county, il shall be satisfied first. | $15,679 |
| American Heart Association | For the w. Durley boyle community heart and stroke initiative for putnam county, illinois. | $9,488 |
| Putnam County Achievement Services | For the construction of buildings to serve the elderly and the extension and alteration of existing buildings. | $8,731 |
| Illinois Bar Association | For provision of a fund to provide financial aid to dependent lawyers in the tenth judicial circuit of illinois who are unable to practice because of illinois or other disability. | $8,198 |
| American Cancer Society | For patient navigation services, cancer education and prevention programs in putnam county, illinois. | $7,272 |
| Village of Hennepin | For the construction of buildings and bridges for the village and the extension and alteration of existing buildings, including maintenance of hazel marie boyle fountain, plaza, and home. | $4,508 |
| St Margaret's Hospital | For the construction of hospital buildings and extension and alteration of existing buildings, with first preference to the hennepin clinic and hazel marie boyle women's building and cardiac rehabilitation center. | $4,172 |
| American Bible Society | To provide for the printing and distribution of bibles. | $3,949 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | For help and support of the blind and for funding fellowships for medical research in age related macular degeneration and related diseases. | $2,370 |
| American Diabetes Association | To fund fellowships for medical research in diabetes and related diseases, with preference given to the needs of patients with diabetes residing in putnam county, illinois. | $1,636 |
| Marshall Putnam 4-H and Extension Foundation | For the maintenance and extension of 4-h clubs in marshall and putnam counties. | $1,636 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy E Hopkins
- Heartland Bank Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust give?
$100,386 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,272.
Who runs Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy E Hopkins (Trustee) and Heartland Bank Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.