George H & Marguerite C Luthe
George H & Marguerite C Luthe is an Olney, Illinois-based private foundation that provides scholarships to eligible graduates and prospective graduates of Edwards County High School in Albion, Illinois.
George H & Marguerite C Luthe at a glance
In short: George H & Marguerite C Luthe gave $52K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,050
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,470
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,350
- Total assets
- $994,278
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 George H & Marguerite C Luthe
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a specific application for the Luthe scholarships. Applicants must be Edwards County High School graduates, have at least a “C” average, and meet certain other requirements.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 each year. The April 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Biggs
Mailing address: 361 W Main Street, Albion, IL 62806
Phone: (618) 445-2814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George H & Marguerite C Luthe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The scholarship eligibility described in the filing is tied to Edwards County High School in Albion, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How George H & Marguerite C Luthe gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $60K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $52,050 |
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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 | $994,278 | $52,981 | $65,172 | $52,050 | 15 | $65,172 | $52,726 | $56,592 |
| 2024 | $1,006,780 | $56,137 | $60,134 | $48,000 | 17 | $53,935 | $49,939 | $54,726 |
| 2023 | $1,010,596 | $17,673 | $57,783 | $45,000 | 18 | $54,308 | $34,935 | $50,420 |
| 2022 | $1,050,093 | $-40,429 | $68,129 | $56,000 | 14 | $67,756 | $30,746 | $53,097 |
| 2021 | $1,159,217 | $61,095 | $75,710 | $59,750 | 23 | $71,599 | $60,669 | $61,074 |
| 2020 | $1,163,554 | $72,785 | $59,773 | $50,500 | 20 | — | $72,171 | $59,585 |
| 2019 | $1,150,541 | $56,475 | $55,269 | $47,000 | 23 | — | $56,070 | $56,610 |
| 2018 | $1,149,335 | $48,459 | $58,652 | $50,000 | 24 | — | $47,550 | $57,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George H & Marguerite C Luthe reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to eligible Edwards County High School graduates or students who will graduate from the school. Its filing says applicants must have at least a “C” average and meet certain other requirements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $52,050. The grants were to individual recipients for college scholarships; amounts ranged from $3,350 to $4,500, with a median of $3,350. The two largest were $4,500 and $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists TRUSTBANK as trustee.
George H & Marguerite C Luthe is led by Trustbank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trustbank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Citizens National Bank (2018–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $12K, to Trustbank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George H & Marguerite C Luthe
How much does George H & Marguerite C Luthe give each year?
George H & Marguerite C Luthe gave $52K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 17 grants.
What is George H & Marguerite C Luthe's typical grant size?
George H & Marguerite C Luthe's median grant in 2025 was $3,350, and its average grant was $3,470, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George H & Marguerite C Luthe give grants?
George H & Marguerite C Luthe gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does George H & Marguerite C Luthe give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on George H & Marguerite C Luthe's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (13 grants).
How large is George H & Marguerite C Luthe?
George H & Marguerite C Luthe reported $994K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George H & Marguerite C Luthe fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to eligible Edwards County High School graduates or students who will graduate from the school. Its filing says applicants must have at least a “C” average and meet certain other requirements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George H & Marguerite C Luthe?
The filing describes a specific application for the Luthe scholarships. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George H & Marguerite C Luthe's EIN?
George H & Marguerite C Luthe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1085180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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