Oberlin Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4323858

Foundation Overview

Based in Mattoon, IL, Oberlin Charitable Trust has awarded 174 grants totaling $238,000 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $500 to $3,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$238,000
Total Assets
$27,018
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 34%

10 of 29 recipients (34%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

100% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Effingham (28%), Teutopolis (10%), Mason (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+3%

Stable funding levels with 3% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Oberlin Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Abigail Mette $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Abigail Wortman $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Asist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Alaina Helmink $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Brittany Rhodes $2,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Brock Vogt $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Broderick Beals $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Bryan Smith $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Carter Chaney $1,000 Strasburg, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Conlan Walsh $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Craig Greuel $2,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Ean Forbus $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Emily Zhao $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Emma Simmons $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Grace Tegeler $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Gracie Heckert $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Holden Clifton $2,000 Flora, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Jackeline Garcia $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Jacquelynne Wittenborg $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Kyandra Zerrusen $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Lanie Tedrick $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Logan Fleener $1,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Maddie Rincker $1,000 Strasburg, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Madison Splechter $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Mariah Hoene $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Megan Nichols $1,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Mikala Nichols $1,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Paige Wendling $2,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Robin Cooper $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Serena Buzzard $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2023
Allison Niebrugge $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ashley Thompson $1,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brittany Rhodes $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brock Vogt $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Broderick Beals $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Bryan Smith $2,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Clayton Cramsey $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Collin Hartke $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Craig Greuel $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ean Forbus $2,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emily Zhao $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Kuhns $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Simmons $2,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Grace Tegeler $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Holden Clifton $1,000 Flora, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jackeline Garcia $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jacquelynne Wittenborg $2,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kaitlin Arthur $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Katelyn Maxey $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kyandra Zerrusen $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Luke Fleener $1,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mariah Hoene $2,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Megan Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mikala Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Paige Wendling $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Payton Sehy $1,500 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Robin Cooper $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Serena Buzzard $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Zeel Patel $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Allison Niebrugge $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ashley Thompson $1,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brittany Rhodes $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brock Vogt $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Broderick Beals $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Bryan Smith $2,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Clayton Cramsey $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Collin Hartke $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Craig Greuel $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ean Forbus $2,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emily Zhao $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Kuhns $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Simmons $2,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Grace Tegeler $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Holden Clifton $1,000 Flora, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jackeline Garcia $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jacquelynne Wittenborg $2,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kaitlin Arthur $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Katelyn Maxey $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kyandra Zerrusen $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Luke Fleener $1,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mariah Hoene $2,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Megan Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mikala Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Paige Wendling $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Payton Sehy $1,500 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Robin Cooper $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Serena Buzzard $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Zeel Patel $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Allison Niebrugge $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ashley Thompson $1,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brittany Rhodes $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Brock Vogt $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Broderick Beals $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Bryan Smith $2,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Clayton Cramsey $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Collin Hartke $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Craig Greuel $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Ean Forbus $2,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emily Zhao $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Kuhns $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Emma Simmons $2,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Grace Tegeler $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Holden Clifton $1,000 Flora, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jackeline Garcia $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Jacquelynne Wittenborg $2,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kaitlin Arthur $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Katelyn Maxey $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Kyandra Zerrusen $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Luke Fleener $1,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mariah Hoene $2,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Megan Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Mikala Nichols $2,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Paige Wendling $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Payton Sehy $1,500 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Robin Cooper $2,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Serena Buzzard $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Zeel Patel $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2022
Abby Schmidt $1,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Abby Stock $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Allison Niebrugge $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Ashley Thompson $2,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Brock Vogt $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Bryan Smith $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Bryson Wall $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Calla Roney $1,000 Strasburg, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Charles Hoene $1,000 Sigel, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Clayton Cramsey $2,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Collin Hartke $2,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Ean Forbus $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Emma Kuhns $3,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Emma Simmons $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Jackeline Garcia $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Jacquelynne Wittenborg $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Jennifer Robards $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Kaitlin Arthur $2,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Katelyn Maxey $2,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Luke Fleener $2,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Madison Buscher $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Mariah Hoene $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Megan Nichols $1,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Mikala Nichols $1,000 Mode, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Mikenzie Bushue $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Nick Tensen $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Payton Koester $1,000 Shumway, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Payton Sehy $500 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Robin Cooper $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Zeel Patel $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2021
Abby Schmidt $2,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Abby Stock $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Allison Niebrugge $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Ashley Goeckner $1,000 Altamont, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Ashley Thompson $1,000 Tetuopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Breanne Gullidge $2,000 Louisivlle, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Bryson Wall $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Calla Roney $2,000 Strasburg, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Charles Hoene $2,000 Sigel, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Clayton Cramsey $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Collin Hartke $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Courtney Hoene $1,000 Teutopolis, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Fred William O'bryan Iii $1,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Jennifer Robards $2,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Kaitlin Arthur $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Katelyn Maxey $1,000 St Elmo, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Luke Fleener $1,000 Louisville, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Madison Buscher $2,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Maryann Saba $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Mikenzie Bushue $2,000 Mason, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Nick Tensen $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Olivia Wittenborg $1,000 Beecher City, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Payton Koester $2,000 Shumway, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Reilly Durham $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Saidee Bushur $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Tyler Higgs $1,000 Dieterich, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Whitney Smith $1,000 Stewardson, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020
Zeel Patel $1,000 Effingham, IL, US To Assist With The Expense Of Higher Education 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-4323858
Website N/A
Address 1515 CHARLESTON AVE Mattoon, IL 61938-3932

Key People (1)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Oberlin Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee First Mid-illinios Bank Trust

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.