Centralia Helping Hand Association
Centralia Helping Hand Association is a private foundation based in Centralia, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants for individuals’ needs, including home accessibility materials, utility payments, groceries, rent, and vehicle expenses.
Centralia Helping Hand Association at a glance
In short: Centralia Helping Hand Association gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,176
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,954
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $59,262
- +66.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Centralia Helping Hand Association
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to complete the Centralia Helping Hands Association Application in full, sign it, and date it.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, 2024. This is a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: Centralia Helping Hand Association
Mailing address: 1600 S Hickory St, Centralia, IL 62801
Phone: (618) 531-2089
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Centralia Helping Hand Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centralia Home Center Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves the area of Centralia High School District #200, including Centralia, Wamac, and Central City. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Centralia Helping Hand Association open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $574; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Home Center Inc Centralia, IL | Materials purchased for the fabrication and installation of ramps for applicants in need- lumber | $24,840 |
| City of Centralia Centralia, IL | Utilities paid on behalf of applicant | $1,986 |
| Ameren IL Peoria, IL | Utilties paid on behalf of applicant | $1,559 |
| Ricks Ace Hardware Centralia, IL | Materials purchased for the fabrication and installation of ramps for applicants in need- such as pavers screws rock | $1,331 |
| Buchheit of Centralia Centralia, IL | materials purchased for the fabrication and installation of ramps for applicants in need | $576 |
| Schnucks Market Centralia Centralia, IL | Groceries purchased and meals prepared for family in need | $558 |
| Andre Marshall Centralia, IL | Rents paid on behalf of applicant | $500 |
| Village Family Service Center Mt Vernon, IL | Truck Payment made on behalf of applicant | $500 |
| 1st Mid America Credit Union Bethalto, IL | Car payment made on behalf of applicant | $500 |
| Precise Auto Repair Centralia, IL | Car repairs for applicant | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,262 | $73,366 | $49,723 | $35,176 | 18 | $35,176 |
| 2023 | $35,619 | $67,110 | $40,914 | $37,113 | 19 | — |
| 2022 | $9,423 | $28,607 | $49,618 | $46,189 | 21 | $46,189 |
| 2021 | $30,434 | $56,685 | $40,466 | $34,154 | 20 | $34,154 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $35,176. Grants ranged from $94 to $24,840, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed grant was $24,840 to Centralia Home Center Inc. for lumber used to fabricate and install ramps for applicants in need. Other listed grants included $1,986 to the City of Centralia for an applicant’s utilities, $1,559 to Ameren IL for an applicant’s utilities, and $1,331 to Ricks Ace Hardware for ramp materials. Additional listed support included groceries and meals, rent, vehicle payments and repairs, and a homeowners insurance premium.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Schnicker as President, Vicki Rodgers as Vice President, Linda Dabney as Secretary, and Karen Brothers as Treasurer.
Centralia Helping Hand Association is led by Robert Schnicker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Schnicker
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Brothers
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dabney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Rodgers
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dan Nichols (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Centralia Helping Hand Association
How much does Centralia Helping Hand Association give each year?
Centralia Helping Hand Association gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 19 grants.
What is Centralia Helping Hand Association's typical grant size?
Centralia Helping Hand Association's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,954, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Centralia Helping Hand Association that year got $574 on average.
Where does Centralia Helping Hand Association give grants?
Centralia Helping Hand Association gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Centralia, IL (13 grants).
Does Centralia Helping Hand Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Centralia Helping Hand Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rents paid on behalf of applicant" (3 grants).
Who are Centralia Helping Hand Association's largest grantees?
Centralia Helping Hand Association's largest 2024 grantees include Centralia Home Center Inc ($24,840), City of Centralia ($1,986) and Ameren IL ($1,559), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Centralia Helping Hand Association?
Centralia Helping Hand Association reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $73K.
How do I apply for a grant from Centralia Helping Hand Association?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Centralia Helping Hand Association's EIN?
Centralia Helping Hand Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5528964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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