John C Sanders Scholarship Fund
John C Sanders Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in DANVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $759.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$22K
+527.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+527.5% YoY
About John C Sanders Scholarship Fund
Based on IRS filings
John C Sanders Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in DANVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $759.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $21,682 | $27,203 |
| Revenue | $845 | $-1,244 | $2,534 |
| Expenses | $22,486 | $4,275 | $700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,392 | $4,088 | $547 |
| Net Investment Income | $759 | $475 | $2,294 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $1,102 | $1,390 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of East Central Illinois ($19,463), Illinois State University ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY NORMAL, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,500 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN, IL | IRREVOCABLE GIFT TO FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND'S FINANCIAL GROWTH. | $19,463 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT TOWNE | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| OLD NATIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTEE - RESIGNED 10/18/23 | 1 | $499 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does John C Sanders Scholarship Fund operate?
John C Sanders Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What size grants does John C Sanders Scholarship Fund award?
In 2023, John C Sanders Scholarship Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is John C Sanders Scholarship Fund's EIN?
John C Sanders Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6385714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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