Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust
The Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Mattoon, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, including educational, religious, health, social-service, and community organizations.
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust gave $203K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,375
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,644
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $756,594
- -15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 529, Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: (217) 258-0633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quincy University ($40K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2021) to $225K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy University Quincy, IL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Diocese of Springfield Springfield, IL | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church Mattoon, IL | Operating Expenses/Special Offerings | $30,000 |
| Calvary Cemetery Mattoon, IL | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| The Congregation of the 3RD Order Joliet, IL | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Knights of Columbus 1057 Mattoon, IL | Charitable Projects | $15,000 |
| Presence Covenant Medical Center Urbana, IL | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Haven Mattoon, IL | Operating Expenses | $6,375 |
| Camp New Hope Mattoon, IL | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $756,594 | $102,394 | $240,753 | $203,375 | 13 | $208,222 | $71,878 | $205,166 |
| 2024 | $894,953 | $150,804 | $257,196 | $225,000 | 13 | $230,848 | $126,377 | $206,232 |
| 2023 | $1,001,345 | $104,358 | $166,814 | $140,000 | 13 | $143,194 | $82,553 | $207,992 |
| 2022 | $1,063,801 | $127,378 | $173,637 | $140,000 | 13 | $145,834 | $100,718 | $143,600 |
| 2021 | $1,110,060 | $91,056 | $170,225 | $140,000 | 13 | — | $66,769 | $143,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, operating expenses, special offerings, and charitable projects. Among its grantees, Quincy University describes its mission as developing servant-leaders through a Franciscan, Catholic, liberal arts education. The Mattoon Community Food Center says it provides food and household staples free of charge to people in need, while Camp New Hope describes its work as providing programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and support for their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $203,375. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants were $40,000 to Quincy University for scholarships; $30,000 to the Diocese of Springfield for operating expenses; $30,000 to Immaculate Conception Church for operating expenses and special offerings; $20,000 to Calvary Cemetery for operating expenses; and $20,000 to St John’s School of Nursing for scholarships. Other grants included $20,000 to the Congregation of the 3rd Order, $15,000 to Knights of Columbus 1057, and $10,000 to Presence Covenant Medical Center. The foundation also gave $6,375 to The Haven and $3,000 each to Camp New Hope, Coles County Council on Aging, and Mattoon Community Food Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists FMWM Co as trustee for trustee fees and management fees.
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust is led by Fmwm Co Management Fees, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fmwm Co Management Fees
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to FMWM Co Trustee Fees (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust
How much does Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust give each year?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust gave $203K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 13 grants.
What is Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,644, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust give grants?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mattoon, IL (6 grants) and Charleston, IL (2 grants).
Does Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Quincy University ($40,000), Diocese of Springfield ($30,000) and Immaculate Conception Church ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, operating expenses, special offerings, and charitable projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's EIN?
Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1255778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Mercedes L Hoag Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mercedes-l-hoag-charitable-trust-morg_eaeee10547bb4d0ca37aa9f10c6b1f1c
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