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William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education

Preselected recipients only Milford, Illinois · EIN 474094660

William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education is a private foundation in Milford, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $27,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $3,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$2,5001$17,417
2023$3,0001$24,941
2024$30,0002$2,101

How to apply

William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$30,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
WIU Foundation
Macomb, IL
Contribution provided to establish an annual scholarship for a Western Illinois University student.$27,000
Individual
IL
Scholarship paid to an individual who is pursuing a degree in the Arts$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education give?

$30,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education?

Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Derry (President), Jacob Derry (Vice President) and Anthony Derry (Treasurer).

What does William E Derry Foundation for Arts in Education fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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