Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation
This foundation was set up by elwena scarpaci for the purpose of enhancing the general health and welfare of the community of vandalia, and to that end, is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes.
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation at a glance
In short: Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation gave $63K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $63,393
- +46.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,848
- +10.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,479
- Total assets
- $2,389,789
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mother of Dolors Catholic Church ($20K). Together the top 4 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation gives
- Giving grew 197% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $63K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mother of Dolors Catholic Church Vandalia, IL | — | $20,436 |
| Vandalia Community Schools Vandalia, IL | Wrestling Program | $17,000 |
| Friend & Family of SB Lincoln Hosp Vandalia, IL | Capital Equipment | $13,957 |
| Family YMCA of Fayette County Vandalia, IL | Basketball Gym | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,389,789 | $172,489 | $107,683 | $63,393 | 4 | $168,532 |
| 2025 | $2,324,983 | $95,994 | $90,169 | $43,190 | 3 | $95,966 |
| 2024 | $2,319,158 | $140,619 | $79,427 | $21,250 | 2 | $140,610 |
| 2023 | $2,257,966 | $78,930 | $84,876 | $21,310 | 3 | $78,917 |
| 2022 | $2,263,912 | $126,611 | $70,875 | $16,500 | 2 | $126,521 |
| 2021 | $2,208,176 | $437,756 | $81,308 | $18,072 | 3 | $437,720 |
| 2020 | $1,851,728 | $222,855 | $73,045 | $32,917 | 5 | $222,699 |
About Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation is a public charity, based in Vandalia, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $169K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation is led by Karen Dyer, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Karen Dyer
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Steve Knebel
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ty McNary
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Doug Knebel
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Garrison
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rick Gottman (2020–2025) — President
- Former: Gregory Starnes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Pryor (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dustin Brewer (2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Miller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jay Jolliff (2020) — Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation
How much does Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation give each year?
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation gave $63K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $43K across 3 grants.
What is Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's typical grant size?
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $15,479, and its average grant was $15,848, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation give grants?
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vandalia, IL (4 grants).
Does Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation?
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's EIN?
Joe & Elwena Scarpaci Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1248135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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