William E McElroy Charitable Foundation
The William E McElroy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $194,354, all listed with scholarship purposes.
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William E McElroy Charitable Foundation gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,354
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,882
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,125
- Total assets
- $3,381,395
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William E McElroy Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Mary Jo Janssen at U.S. Bank for application materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Jo Janssen U S Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 19264, Springfield, IL 62794
Phone: (217) 753-7362
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William E McElroy Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Siu School of Medicine ($49K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($38,625), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 81 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing restricts awards to boys graduating from high school in Sangamon County, Illinois. In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients; the remaining reported shares went to Indiana (5%), Tennessee (5%), Florida (4%), and Iowa (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How William E McElroy Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2023) to $227K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siu School of Medicine Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $48,900 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $38,625 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $24,554 |
| University of Illinois College of Med Peoria, IL | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Marion University Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Scholarship | $9,125 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship | $7,425 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship | $7,325 |
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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 | $3,381,395 | $382,282 | $255,665 | $194,354 | 14 | $201,313 | $331,532 | $185,041 |
| 2024 | $3,254,788 | $211,233 | $238,230 | $182,000 | 14 | $188,789 | $162,037 | $175,800 |
| 2023 | $3,281,783 | $101,752 | $219,251 | $168,000 | 16 | $174,431 | $49,428 | $166,934 |
| 2022 | $3,399,282 | $84,450 | $249,978 | $191,553 | 20 | $198,013 | $44,554 | $194,744 |
| 2021 | $3,564,821 | $752,099 | $287,874 | $226,650 | 17 | — | $657,627 | $238,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William E McElroy Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission. Grant purposes reported for 2025 were scholarships.
Among the recipients, the University of Tennessee describes its mission as supporting scientific, social, and educational investigation and research, including through technology marketing. Bradley University says it prepares students for personal and professional success through professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences. Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs in an innovative environment and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. Augustana College describes its educational approach as rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and Lutheran expression of the Christian faith, with an emphasis on leadership and service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $194,354. Grants ranged from $900 to $48,900, with a median of $9,125. The largest listed grants were $48,900 to SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois; $25,000 to an individual recipient in Illinois; $24,554 to the University of Illinois Chicago; and $21,000 to the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. Each was reported for scholarship purposes.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mary Jo Janssen at U.S. Bank as the contact and says to contact that person for application materials. The filing also states that awards are restricted to boys graduating from high school in Sangamon County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Jo Janssen as vice president and U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$54K (2025)
Mary Jo Janssen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 $54K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William E McElroy Charitable Foundation
How much does William E McElroy Charitable Foundation give each year?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation gave $194K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $182K across 14 grants.
What is William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,125, and its average grant was $13,882, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William E McElroy Charitable Foundation give grants?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Peoria, IL (2 grants).
Does William E McElroy Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Siu School of Medicine ($48,900), University of Illinois Chicago ($29,179 across 2 grants) and University of Illinois College of Med ($21,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($38,625), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William E McElroy Charitable Foundation?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William E McElroy Charitable Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. Grant purposes reported for 2025 were scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William E McElroy Charitable Foundation?
Contact Mary Jo Janssen at U.S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William E McElroy Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6306920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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). William E McElroy Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-e-mcelroy-charitable-foundation-morg_9827bd82dbcf4a108f1e8f492a5f7714
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