Elizabeth Reller Memorial
Elizabeth Reller Memorial is a private foundation based in Beardstown, Illinois. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing student loans to graduates of Beardstown High School.
Elizabeth Reller Memorial at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Reller Memorial gave $124K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,678
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,368
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,481
- Total assets
- $2,636,976
- +4.4% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Elizabeth Reller Memorial
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact the listed contact and see attached materials for the form and application materials. Applicants must be graduates of Beardstown High School.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists July 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. It does not specify a year; the July 15 date has passed in 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists July 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Dyche
Mailing address: 301 Washington Street, Beardstown, IL 62618
Phone: (217) 323-4105
Email: sdyche@fnbbtown.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Reller Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation is based in Beardstown, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elizabeth Reller Memorial gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $123,678 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,636,976 | $125,013 | $20,115 | $123,678 | 10 | $123,678 | $116,317 |
| 2023 | $2,526,233 | $75,456 | $22,677 | $83,371 | 9 | $83,371 | $67,602 |
| 2022 | $2,479,946 | $72,121 | $19,723 | $88,958 | 8 | $88,958 | $72,121 |
| 2021 | $2,427,548 | $68,666 | $23,487 | $96,012 | 7 | $96,129 | $68,666 |
| 2020 | $2,382,369 | $64,761 | $18,268 | $91,140 | 6 | — | $64,761 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing student loans to graduates of Beardstown High School. Its 2024 filing also lists individual grants for student and educational loans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $123,678. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $28,150, with a median of $9,481. The largest grants were $28,150, $28,124, and $13,000, each for student loans to individual recipients. Two additional grants of $9,812 each were for educational loans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists WM R DESOLLAR II as trustee.
Elizabeth Reller Memorial is led by Wm R. Desollar II, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wm R. Desollar II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elizabeth Reller Memorial
How much does Elizabeth Reller Memorial give each year?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial gave $124K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is Elizabeth Reller Memorial's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $9,481, and its average grant was $12,368, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth Reller Memorial give grants?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Elizabeth Reller Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth Reller Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Loan" (7 grants) and "Educational Loan" (3 grants).
How large is Elizabeth Reller Memorial?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $125K.
What does Elizabeth Reller Memorial fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing student loans to graduates of Beardstown High School. Its 2024 filing also lists individual grants for student and educational loans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Reller Memorial?
The 2024 filing says to contact the listed contact and see attached materials for the form and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Elizabeth Reller Memorial funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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