Donald L Abbott Perpetual
Donald L Abbott Perpetual is a private foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships for eligible students graduating from specified high school districts in Illinois, with awards for education that may cover up to two years.
Donald L Abbott Perpetual at a glance
In short: Donald L Abbott Perpetual gave $150K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,500
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,500
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $2,745,501
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donald L Abbott Perpetual
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must be students graduating from high schools in the Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, or El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois school districts. It calls for a written application for use of students. Awards may cover up to two years of education costs, including tuition, room and board, for students studying medicine, mathematics, or nursing.
- Review Cycle
- March 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline; the 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Shanon Mcmasters First Financial Ba
Mailing address: PO Box 540, Terre Haute, IN 47808-0540
Phone: (217) 554-1313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald L Abbott Perpetual funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois State University FBO Hana ($9K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($24,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s eligibility restrictions name high school districts in Pontiac, Livingston County, and El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois. Among 2025 grant dollars, 75% went to recipients in Illinois, 15% to Missouri, 6% to Indiana, and 4% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald L Abbott Perpetual gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,500 |
| Illinois State University FBO Hana Normal, IL | Education | $9,000 |
| Illinois State University FBO Payto Normal, IL | Education | $9,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Jac Marion, IN | Education | $9,000 |
| Southern Illinois University FBO Su Carbondale, IL | Education | $9,000 |
| University of Missouri FBO Abriel S Columbia, MO | Education | $9,000 |
| Illinois State University FBO Aubre Normal, IL | Education | $6,500 |
| Illinois State University FBO Riley Normal, IL | Education | $6,500 |
| Illinois State University FBO Santi Normal, IL | Education | $6,500 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University FBO Ad Bloomington, IL | Education | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,745,501 | $127,672 | $180,214 | $149,500 | 23 | $157,007 | $104,465 | $143,539 |
| 2024 | $2,798,043 | $394,558 | $129,058 | $119,300 | 21 | $112,736 | $378,273 | $129,235 |
| 2023 | $2,532,543 | $78,896 | $150,340 | $123,200 | 20 | $126,241 | $55,860 | $141,694 |
| 2022 | $2,603,987 | $300,255 | $172,727 | $150,100 | 15 | $152,428 | $281,556 | $117,802 |
| 2021 | $2,476,459 | $100,533 | $117,401 | $100,000 | 10 | $102,300 | $87,230 | $109,928 |
| 2020 | $2,493,327 | $64,827 | $156,714 | $139,500 | 25 | — | $51,086 | $111,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald L Abbott Perpetual reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $149,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $9,000, with a median of $6,500. The largest listed grants were $9,000 each to Bradley University FBO Michelle Ste, Illinois State University FBO Hana, Illinois State University FBO Payto, Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Jac, Parkland an individual recipient, Southern Illinois University FBO Su, and the University of Missouri FBO Abriel S. Each was designated for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shanon McMasters and First Financial Bank NA as trustees. It lists Jon Kilgore - PTHS, Lisa Meyer - PTHS, Brian Quam - EP-GHS, and Brian Kurz as board members.
Donald L Abbott Perpetual's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Financial Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Shanon McMasters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kurz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Quam - EP-GHS
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kilgore - PTHS
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Meyer - PTHS
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to First Financial Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Donald L Abbott Perpetual
How much does Donald L Abbott Perpetual give each year?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual gave $150K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 21 grants.
What is Donald L Abbott Perpetual's typical grant size?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $6,500, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald L Abbott Perpetual give grants?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Normal, IL (7 grants), Columbia, MO (3 grants), Carbondale, IL (3 grants) and Urbana, IL (2 grants).
Does Donald L Abbott Perpetual give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Donald L Abbott Perpetual's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (23 grants).
Who are Donald L Abbott Perpetual's largest grantees?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual's largest 2025 grantees include Illinois State University FBO Hana ($9,000), Illinois State University FBO Payto ($9,000) and Indiana Wesleyan University FBO Jac ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($24,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald L Abbott Perpetual?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Donald L Abbott Perpetual?
The foundation states that it 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 Donald L Abbott Perpetual's EIN?
Donald L Abbott Perpetual's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6226250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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