Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for a Decatur festival, education, health-related programs, community services, and the arts.
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr at a glance
In short: Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr gave $443K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $443,000
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,426
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,058,757
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Mark E Staley Trustee
Mailing address: 3301 Embassy Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: (217) 483-3205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Decatur ($175K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 259 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, 7% to Iowa, 2% each to Kentucky and Virginia, and 1% to Tennessee. The largest 2025 grants listed were primarily to Illinois organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 46 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 204% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2020) to $443K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Decatur Decatur, IL | Decatur Lake Fest | $175,000 |
| Staley Museum Decatur, IL | Support | $40,000 |
| American Heart Assn Hiawatha, IA | Earmark for Go Red for Women | $30,000 |
| Milikin University Decatur, IL | Endowed Scholarship: Baseball Field | $22,000 |
| American Cancer Society Chicago, IL | Colorectal Cancer Learning Lab | $15,000 |
| Siu Foundation Carbondale, IL | 1/2 College of Mass Comm, 1/2 for Wsiu | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation Leaders Fund Decatur, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Cumberland College Williamsburg, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Decatur & Macon County Decatur, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation Decatur, IL | Support | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,058,757 | $544,868 | $488,663 | $443,000 | 47 | $443,000 | $658,208 | $216,980 |
| 2024 | $4,012,605 | $1,433,389 | $472,826 | $426,000 | 50 | $426,000 | $847,252 | $198,006 |
| 2023 | $3,041,989 | $233,104 | $441,953 | $407,345 | 50 | $407,345 | $114,568 | $181,088 |
| 2022 | $3,250,838 | $148,770 | $275,874 | $240,269 | 60 | $240,269 | $116,444 | $187,008 |
| 2021 | $3,377,942 | $315,675 | $306,709 | $261,500 | 52 | $261,500 | $278,165 | $223,458 |
| 2020 | $3,369,154 | $74,551 | $270,944 | $237,250 | 61 | — | $53,635 | $190,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. Examples include the City of Decatur’s Decatur Lake Fest, an endowed scholarship connected to Milikin University’s baseball field, and the American Cancer Society’s Colorectal Cancer Learning Lab.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Good Samaritan Inn describes its work as creating social and economic opportunity through nourishment, gardening, and education. The Decatur Area Arts Council says it develops opportunities for and appreciation of cultural activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $443,000. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $175,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest award was $175,000 to the City of Decatur for Decatur Lake Fest. Other notable grants included $40,000 to the Staley Museum, $30,000 to the American Heart Association earmarked for Go Red for Women, and $22,000 to Milikin University for an endowed scholarship connected to its baseball field.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing describes materials as a statement of purpose, specific needs, a specific budget, projected benefits, and a detailed program. Awards are limited to public charitable organizations furthering their specified purposes and, where applicable, meeting CBBB and/or NCIB standards. The filing lists Mark E. Staley, trustee, as the contact for the stated process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark E. Staley is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr is led by Mark E. Staley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark E. Staley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr
How much does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr give each year?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr gave $443K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $426K across 50 grants.
What is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's typical grant size?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,426, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr that year got $2K on average.
Where does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr give grants?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (24 grants), Springfield, IL (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (37 grants).
Who are Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's largest grantees?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's largest 2025 grantees include City of Decatur ($175,000), Staley Museum ($40,000) and American Heart Assn ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $443K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's EIN?
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6055435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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