Willow Springs Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Willow Springs Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mt Carroll, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.4 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $95,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.4 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$95,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$137 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.2 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.2 million | 77 | $126 million |
| 2024 | $11.4 million | 81 | $137 million |
How to apply
Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 43 | $5.6 million |
| Montana | 9 | $1.8 million |
| Florida | 5 | $590,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $490,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $350,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $260,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $240,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst for Change | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Four Corners Community Foundation | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Motherland Rhythm Community | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Raue Center for the Arts | General purpose | $450,000 |
| McHenry Community College Foundation | General purpose | $411,000 |
| Elpc | General purpose | $400,000 |
| Highland Community College Foundation | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Suffield Academy | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Main Stay Therapeutic Farm | General purpose | $325,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County | General purpose | $319,500 |
| Gallatin Watershed Council | General purpose | $300,000 |
| HRDC | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Two by Two Character Development | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Montana Conservation Corps | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Cooperative Development Fund of CDS | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Stockton Education Foundation | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Montana Freshwater Partners | General purpose | $195,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Asian Student Achievement | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Ballenisles Charities Foundation | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Digs With Dignity | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Jo Daviess Local Foods | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Riverview Center | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Care USA | General purpose | $140,000 |
| Turning Point | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Warren Consolidated Schools | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Prickly Pear Land Trust | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Carter Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Jo Davies Conservation Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Kilo Watts for Humanity | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Pads | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Poverty 2 Prosperity | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Ramp | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Seven Generations Ahead | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Sterling Rock Falls YMCA | General purpose | $97,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent Brodie
- Jenny B Stoddard
- Sara Smock Foszcz
- Suzy Brodie Vogler
- Emily Nicolin
- Dr Elizabeth Stocks
- Samuel Stoddard
- Joshua Fosczcz
- Cooper Fosczcz
- Jordan Brodie
- Brodie Vogler
Questions people ask
Does Willow Springs Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willow Springs Charitable Trust give?
$11.4 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $95,000.
Who runs Willow Springs Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent Brodie (Trustee), Jenny B Stoddard (Trustee), Sara Smock Foszcz (Trustee) and Suzy Brodie Vogler (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Willow Springs Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.