Hamilton County Schools Foundation
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Hamilton County Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Hamilton County Schools Foundation reported $75K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $74,941 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +51.1% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $358,859
- -0.9% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $71,905
- -31.1% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $5,509
- +89.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $75,213
- +51.4% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Hamilton County Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $75K (2023). In 2023 it reported $75K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Unit 10 McLeansboro, IL | Received Grant to Purchase Weight Room Equipment | $2,403 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358,859 | $71,905 | $75,213 | $74,941 | Total only | $5,509 |
| 2022 | $362,167 | $104,319 | $49,670 | $49,610 | Total only | $2,910 |
| 2021 | $308,836 | $94,669 | $52,344 | $50,973 | Total only | $2,931 |
| 2020 | $266,511 | $59,267 | $13,805 | $2,403 | 1 | $3,134 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hamilton County Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in MC Leansboro, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2023, it reported $75K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is led by Amanda Woodrow, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Amanda Woodrow
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Allen
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Letitia Wiggins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Braden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Rubenacker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kaufman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis McCollum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Bowling
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Rubenacker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeff Fetcho (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Fetcho (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Diane Kunkel (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Lee Stephens (2020) — Director
- Former: Pat Woley (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Hamilton County Schools Foundation
How much does Hamilton County Schools Foundation give each year?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation reported $75K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it reported $50K in grants paid.
How large is Hamilton County Schools Foundation?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation reported $359K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What is Hamilton County Schools Foundation?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in MC Leansboro, IL. It holds $359K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Hamilton County Schools Foundation operate?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Hamilton County Schools Foundation's EIN?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0128739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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