Hedden Charitable Trust
Hedden Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pekin, Illinois. It made 37 grants totaling $241,200 in 2024, including grants for missionary purposes, services for people in need, and services for veterans.
Hedden Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hedden Charitable Trust gave $241K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Illinois. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,200
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,519
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,539,886
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hedden Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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There is no specific application form. A written request should be submitted to the Hedden Charitable Trust, describing the requested amount and purpose, the benefit to the applicant, and how funds will be accounted for. The request should include the applicant’s current financial information. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald M Spangler
Mailing address: 904 Easling Court, Pekin, IL 61554
Phone: (309) 620-6579
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hedden Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ross Crow Ministries ($30K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 14% to Minnesota, 10% to Texas, and 8% to Florida. The filing also lists an 11% share for a recipient state marked “?”, which is not identified. The grants listed include recipients in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hedden Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 36 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2024) to $259K (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Crow Ministries Ray, MN | Missionary | $30,000 |
| Geffrey Gichure AF Inland Church KE | Missionary | $21,200 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Missionary | $20,000 |
| Community Needs Agency Chillicothe, IL | Services for the Poor | $18,000 |
| Operation Once in a Lifetime Plano, TX | Services For Veterans | $12,000 |
| Commission Every Nation Kerrville, TX | Missionary | $12,000 |
| Peoria Area Youth for Christ Peoria, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Living Alternatives Pekin, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| The Christian Center Peoria, IL | Missionary | $10,000 |
| Ask and Ye Shall Receive Bartonville, IL | Services for the Poor | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,539,886 | $388,449 | $349,351 | $241,200 | 37 | $293,046 | $332,144 | $260,641 |
| 2023 | $5,019,487 | $102,753 | $362,796 | $254,900 | 41 | $306,723 | $92,144 | $235,630 |
| 2022 | $4,573,459 | $-220,666 | $357,168 | $247,600 | 39 | $299,102 | $63,531 | $243,572 |
| 2021 | $5,459,634 | $-451,658 | $341,838 | $251,950 | 38 | $294,338 | $65,267 | $260,665 |
| 2020 | $4,802,505 | $-128,411 | $370,322 | $258,781 | 44 | — | $148,610 | $229,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hedden Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for missionary work, services for the poor, and services for veterans.
Grantees describe a range of activities. Youth for Christ - Peoria Area says it communicates the message of Jesus Christ to young people, while The Christian Center says it supports spiritual growth and character development through athletics and recreation. Midwest Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger and malnutrition and provide disaster relief. River City Mission says it provides lodging and meals for homeless people and assists them with employment and transportation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 37 grants totaling $241,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median award of $5,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to Ross Crow Ministries for missionary work; $21,200 to Geffrey Gichure AF Inland Church KE for missionary work; $20,000 to CRU for missionary work; and $18,000 to Community Needs Agency for services for the poor. Other notable awards included $12,000 to Operation Once in a Lifetime for services for veterans and $10,000 each to Peoria Area Youth for Christ, Living Alternatives, and The Christian Center for missionary purposes.
Operation Once in a Lifetime describes its mission as helping make the dreams of military personnel come true. Central Illinois Radio Fellowship, which received $5,000, says it provides Christian radio broadcasting to central Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald M Spangler, William C Batek, and Pamela S Morris as co-trustees.
Hedden Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela S Morris
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
William C Batek
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
52 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Donald M Spangler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to William C Batek (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hedden Charitable Trust
How much does Hedden Charitable Trust give each year?
Hedden Charitable Trust gave $241K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 41 grants.
What is Hedden Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hedden Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,519, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hedden Charitable Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does Hedden Charitable Trust give grants?
Hedden Charitable Trust's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (14%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (6 grants), Pekin, IL (6 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Hedden Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Hedden Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary" (20 grants), "Services for the Poor" (5 grants) and "Church" (3 grants).
Who are Hedden Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Hedden Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Ross Crow Ministries ($30,000), Geffrey Gichure AF Inland Church KE ($21,200) and CRU ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hedden Charitable Trust?
Hedden Charitable Trust reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hedden Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for missionary work, services for the poor, and services for veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hedden Charitable Trust?
There is no specific application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hedden Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hedden Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6904267. 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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