The Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Taylorville, Illinois. Established in 1999 in Colorado, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a primary focus on supporting educational institutions and charitable causes. The foundation maintains a staff of two employees and is managed by trustees Richard Lansden and Roger Hickman.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$444K
-2.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's grantmaking priorities center on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting Blackburn College, located in Taylorville, Illinois, as well as medical research and health-related organizations.
Grantmaking
The Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust distributed $444,000 in total giving in its most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $65,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust's grantmaking extends across Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri, with a notable concentration in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,886,826
- Total Revenues: $913,208
- Total Expenses: $628,310
- Total Giving: $444,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,886,826 | $12,887,468 | $11,853,728 |
| Revenue | $913,208 | $784,153 | $486,732 |
| Expenses | $628,310 | $625,486 | $689,923 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $520,545 | $532,545 | $586,340 |
| Net Investment Income | $805,443 | $691,212 | $438,195 |
| Distributable Amount | $660,837 | $595,935 | $615,618 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Lansden serves as Executive Director with an annual compensation of $65,000 (as of September 2024). Roger Hickman serves as co-trustee.
Contact Information:
- Address: 1220 Jaycee Drive, Taylorville, IL 62568-9267
- Telephone: 217-825-6177
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD LANSDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TRUSTE | 12 | $65,000 |
| ROGER HICKMAN | TREASURER, TRUSTEE | 11 | $56,500 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with recent distributions in 2024 to major medical research institutions and regional educational organizations. The trust continues to support scholarship programs through Lincoln Land Community College Foundation, with scholarships awarded to students across central Illinois communities including Cantrall, Chatham, and Divernon.
LLCC Foundation announces 2024-2025 scholarship recipientsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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