Old Capitol Foundation
Dedicated to the furtherance of charitable and educational opportunities within the local vandalia/Fayette county area, and those areas immediately adjacent thereto. We are the Old Capitol Foundation. A community foundation whose purpose is to bring donors and local needs together. Ocf makes grants in virtually every field of interest: art and culture, community development, education, human service and youth.
Old Capitol Foundation at a glance
In short: Old Capitol Foundation gave $323K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $323,196
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,866
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,654
- Total assets
- $10,938,577
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Old Capitol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Vandalia ($98K). Together the top 6 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 37 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Old Capitol Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2020) to $783K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vandalia Vandalia, IL | Beautification Proj | $98,284 |
| Fayette County YMCA Vandalia, IL | Building Phase II | $84,000 |
| Fayette County CEO Vandalia, IL | CEO Supplies | $66,169 |
| Vandalia Park District Vandalia, IL | Simma Park | $49,139 |
| Vandalia Statehouse Vandalia, IL | State House Function | $15,111 |
| South Central School District Kinmundy, IL | — | $10,493 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,938,577 | $479,822 | $548,409 | $323,196 | 6 | $448,404 |
| 2024 | $10,269,142 | $575,140 | $690,978 | $461,262 | 7 | $450,454 |
| 2023 | $9,800,533 | $1,069,993 | $475,761 | $266,926 | 6 | $385,280 |
| 2022 | $8,657,872 | $455,467 | $455,812 | $245,314 | 7 | $254,705 |
| 2021 | $9,916,760 | $1,012,005 | $957,325 | $783,144 | 11 | $639,763 |
| 2020 | $9,312,986 | $1,328,595 | $401,061 | $218,534 | 10 | $1,053,286 |
About Old Capitol Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Old Capitol Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vandalia, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $323K. Net investment income was $448K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Old Capitol Foundation is led by Doug Knebel, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Knebel
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Rovenstine Fnb Trustee
Trustee Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$65K (2024) → $69K (2025)
Julie Wollerman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Todd Shulman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ty McNary
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nathan Mathiss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Knebel
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Rick Gottman (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Matt Haake (2024) — Director
- Former: Jay Jolliff Fnb Trustee (2020–2023) — Trustee Secretary
- Former: Jim Pryor (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $69K, to Matthew Rovenstine FNB Trustee (Trustee Sec/).
Frequently asked questions about Old Capitol Foundation
How much does Old Capitol Foundation give each year?
Old Capitol Foundation gave $323K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $461K across 7 grants.
What is Old Capitol Foundation's typical grant size?
Old Capitol Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $57,654, and its average grant was $53,866, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Old Capitol Foundation give grants?
Old Capitol Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vandalia, IL (5 grants).
Does Old Capitol Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Old Capitol Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Old Capitol Foundation's largest grantees?
Old Capitol Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Vandalia ($98,284), Fayette County YMCA ($84,000) and Fayette County CEO ($66,169), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Old Capitol Foundation?
Old Capitol Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $480K.
What is Old Capitol Foundation?
Old Capitol Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vandalia, IL. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Old Capitol Foundation's EIN?
Old Capitol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1400797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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