Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship is a private foundation, based in Bushnell, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $458 in total assets. In 2026, it made $825 in qualifying distributions.
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship at a glance
- Total assets
- $458
- -72.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $34
- +17.2% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $825
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $1,265
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship gives
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $1K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458 | $34 | $1,265 | — | — | $825 | $42 |
| 2025 | $1,689 | $29 | $1,150 | — | — | $825 | $97 |
| 2024 | $2,810 | $6 | $475 | — | — | — | $149 |
| 2023 | $3,253 | $8 | $1,475 | $1,000 | 2 | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,746 | $26 | $875 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,594 | $25 | $875 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $42 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Farmers AND Merchants State Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Church Pastor
Advisor
Advisory → Advisor, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Teacher B-Pc High School
Advisor
Advisory → Advisor, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Connie Larue (2021) — Advisory
- Former: Kathy Bowers (2021) — Advisory
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship
How large is Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship?
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship reported $458 in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $825 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship operate?
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship's EIN?
Lucy Bonnett Christian Communications Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3307358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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