Louise K Barth Memorial Fund
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in ALTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+79.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
-10.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise K Barth Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Louise K Barth Memorial Fund
Based on IRS filings
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in ALTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,075,330 | $1,718,153 | $1,807,093 |
| Revenue | $1,504,573 | $74,467 | $227,627 |
| Expenses | $148,305 | $163,181 | $161,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $137,710 | $151,114 | $148,663 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,493,978 | $73,495 | $219,453 |
| Distributable Amount | $146,489 | $151,822 | $153,848 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Alton Foundation ($127,187), The Alton Foundation ($1,334).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALTON FOUNDATION WOOD RIVER, IL | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $1,334 |
| THE ALTON FOUNDATION WOOD RIVER, IL | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $127,187 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK KRATSCHMER | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| PAT HEITZIG | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DR JOHN HOELSCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY OSBORNE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JASON HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMERT WYSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM SCHWARTZKOPF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENE BASSETT BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Louise K Barth Memorial Fund?
As of 2024, Louise K Barth Memorial Fund holds $3.1M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $129K in 2024.
Where does Louise K Barth Memorial Fund operate?
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Louise K Barth Memorial Fund award?
In 2024, Louise K Barth Memorial Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Louise K Barth Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Louise K Barth Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $146K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Louise K Barth Memorial Fund's EIN?
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6079725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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