Elizabeth Reller Memorial is a private foundation focused on Education, based in BEARDSTOWN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $116K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
+48.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+33.5% YoY
About Elizabeth Reller Memorial
Based on IRS filings
Elizabeth Reller Memorial is a private foundation focused on Education, based in BEARDSTOWN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $116K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,636,976 | $2,526,233 | $2,479,946 |
| Revenue | $125,013 | $75,456 | $72,121 |
| Expenses | $20,115 | $22,677 | $19,723 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $123,678 | $83,371 | $88,958 |
| Net Investment Income | $116,317 | $67,602 | $72,121 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sage Surratt ($28,150), Zachary Watson ($28,124), Isabella Davidsmeyer ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDEN COLLINS BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $9,150 |
| ISABELLA DAVIDSMEYER BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $13,000 |
| ZACHARY WATSON BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $28,124 |
| OWEN QUIGLEY BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $7,000 |
| SAGE SURRATT BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $28,150 |
| TRENT MURRAY BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $5,480 |
| EMMA HYMES BEARDSTOWN, IL | STUDENT LOAN | $9,150 |
| JACQUELINE JUAREZ BEARDSTOWN, IL | EDUCATIONAL LOAN | $9,812 |
| HEIDI SIPES ASHLAND, IL | EDUCATIONAL LOAN | $4,000 |
| EERON VALDIVIA BEARDSTOWN, IL | EDUCATIONAL LOAN | $9,812 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM R DESOLLAR II | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Reller Memorial?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial is a private foundation focused on Education, based in BEARDSTOWN, IL. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Elizabeth Reller Memorial?
As of 2024, Elizabeth Reller Memorial holds $2.6M in total assets with $125K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $124K in 2024.
Where does Elizabeth Reller Memorial operate?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Elizabeth Reller Memorial award?
In 2024, Elizabeth Reller Memorial awarded 10 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Elizabeth Reller Memorial's EIN?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1337146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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