Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children is a private foundation based in Robinson, Illinois. Its 2025 filing describes activities to identify and assist with the medical needs of children with disabilities in Crawford County and to assist with children’s needs in the county.
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children at a glance
In short: Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children gave $66K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $66,000
- +17.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,538
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $844,249
- -0.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications are accepted at any time. Applications should include a brief description of medical needs. Preference is given to Crawford County residents and charitable organizations. The filing names David McGahey as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: David Mcgahey
Mailing address: PO Box 643, Robinson, IL 62454
Phone: (618) 553-0625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nutrition on Weekends ($6K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The 2025 filing states a preference for Crawford County residents and charitable organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $76K (2022). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition on Weekends Robinson, IL | Donation | $5,500 |
| Lawrence Crawford Robinson, IL | Donation | $5,500 |
| Washington Elementary School Robinson, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Village of Oblong IL Oblong, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Robinson Food Pantry Robinson, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Palestine Food Pantry Palestine, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Oblong Food Pantry Oblong, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Crawford County Cares Robinson, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Elk's National Foundation Robinson, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Crawford County Senior Center Robinson, IL | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $844,249 | $61,532 | $69,178 | $66,000 | 26 | $67,100 | $66,492 | $54,357 |
| 2025 | $851,895 | $57,183 | $58,668 | $56,250 | 21 | $57,238 | $51,084 | $51,975 |
| 2024 | $853,380 | $33,361 | $47,338 | $45,450 | 17 | $46,304 | $32,981 | $47,670 |
| 2023 | $867,357 | $148,133 | $38,646 | $36,250 | 18 | $37,028 | $32,623 | $44,474 |
| 2022 | $757,870 | $55,247 | $77,815 | $76,400 | 30 | $77,178 | $52,079 | $45,498 |
| 2021 | $780,438 | $184,189 | $44,449 | $40,250 | 22 | — | $31,567 | $38,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity to identify and assist with the medical needs of children with disabilities in Crawford County, serving one organization, and to assist with children’s needs in Crawford County, serving 25 organizations. Its 2026 grants included food pantries, schools, senior services, and other local organizations.
One grantee, Elks National Foundation Inc., describes its own mission as helping the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks build stronger communities through college scholarships, youth programs, services for veterans, and resources for Elks lodges and state associations.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $66,000 through 26 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,500, with a median of $2,250.
Notable 2026 grants included $5,500 each to Nutrition on Weekends and Lawrence Crawford; $5,000 each to Washington Elementary School and the Village of Oblong; $3,500 each to Robinson Food Pantry, Palestine Food Pantry, Oblong Food Pantry, Crawford County Cares, and Elks National Foundation; and $3,000 each to Crawford County Senior Center, BPO Christmas Basket, and Childrens Care Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jeff Reinoehl, Mark Weber, Jesse McKinney, and Rusty Reinoehl as trustees; David McGahey as chairman and treasurer; and David Marqua as secretary.
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children is led by David McGahey, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David McGahey
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Reinoehl
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse McKinney
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Reinoehl
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Marqua
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim McKinney (2021–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Tom Eden (2021–2025) — Trustee
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 Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children
How much does Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children give each year?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children gave $66K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $56K across 21 grants.
What is Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's typical grant size?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's median grant in 2026 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,538, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children give grants?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Robinson, IL (16 grants), Oblong, IL (3 grants) and Palestine, IL (2 grants).
Does Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (26 grants).
Who are Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's largest grantees?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's largest 2026 grantees include Nutrition on Weekends ($5,500), Lawrence Crawford ($5,500) and Washington Elementary School ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children reported $844K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity to identify and assist with the medical needs of children with disabilities in Crawford County, serving one organization, and to assist with children’s needs in Crawford County, serving 25 organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children?
The 2025 filing says applications are accepted at any time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's EIN?
Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1083369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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