The C Szablewski Foundation
The C Szablewski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marion, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $4K.
The C Szablewski Foundation at a glance
In short: The C Szablewski Foundation gave $4K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $557.143), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,900
- +92.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $557
- +120.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $58,190
- +76.3% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who The C Szablewski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nichole Hinman ($2K). Together the top 7 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The C Szablewski Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 300% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $4K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nichole Hinman West Frankfort, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $1,700 |
| Brody Manier Johnson City, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $600 |
| Herrin High School Herrin, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Herrin, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| West Frankfort Highschool West Frankfort, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $300 |
| St Bernadette Catholic Church Springfield, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $200 |
| Orient Miners Baseball West Frankfort, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,190 | $30,000 | $4,815 | $3,900 | 7 | $4,815 | $1,607 |
| 2024 | $33,005 | $18,000 | $2,025 | $2,025 | 8 | $2,025 | $866 |
| 2023 | $17,030 | $12,000 | $2,595 | $2,550 | 10 | $2,573 | $352 |
| 2022 | $7,625 | — | $3,335 | $2,625 | 6 | $2,980 | $461 |
| 2021 | $10,960 | — | $3,525 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,263 | $622 |
| 2020 | $14,485 | — | $750 | — | — | — | $728 |
| 2019 | $15,235 | — | $4,765 | $4,250 | 6 | — | $954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The C Szablewski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The C Szablewski Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Szablewski
Trustee & Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon D. Koker
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi A. Butcha
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri L. Szablewski
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The C Szablewski Foundation
How much does The C Szablewski Foundation give each year?
The C Szablewski Foundation gave $4K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 8 grants.
What is The C Szablewski Foundation's typical grant size?
The C Szablewski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $557, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The C Szablewski Foundation give grants?
The C Szablewski Foundation 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 West Frankfort, IL (3 grants) and Herrin, IL (2 grants).
Does The C Szablewski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The C Szablewski Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The C Szablewski Foundation's largest grantees?
The C Szablewski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nichole Hinman ($1,700), Brody Manier ($600) and Herrin High School ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The C Szablewski Foundation?
The C Szablewski Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The C Szablewski Foundation's EIN?
The C Szablewski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6365426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
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