How much funding does Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund?

Eligible applicants: Public and parochial schools or their foundations in Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties in Illinois; Primary focus: improving reading and/or comprehension skills for students in kindergarten-12th grade.

How often is Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund offered?

Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund

Community Foundation of the Quincy Area

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Literacy Grants Tutoring & Mentoring Grants Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Available: Year-round, online”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Public and parochial schools or their foundations in Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties in Illinois
Primary focus: improving reading and/or comprehension skills for students in kindergarten-12th grade
Geographic Scope: Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties, Illinois

Other requirements

Grants assist with the cost of tutoring or specialized education
Other criteria as specified in application materials
Contact: Kent Embree, Program Officer at (217) 222-1237 or info@mycommunityfoundation.org

Overview

Purpose: To support tutoring and specialized education for reading and/or comprehension skills improvement.

Eligibility:

Public and parochial schools or their foundations in Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties in Illinois
Grants assist with the cost of tutoring or specialized education
Primary focus: improving reading and/or comprehension skills for students in kindergarten-12th grade
Other criteria as specified in application materials

Geographic Scope: Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties, Illinois

How to Apply

Application Process

Available: Year-round, online
Due: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Grants Awarded: On an ongoing basis
Submit through: Grant portal

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What Community Foundation of the Quincy Area actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 86
Total given: $4.51M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,130–$1.19M

By dollars: Illinois 54%, Florida 26%, Missouri 19%. Top recipient cities: Quincy, IL; Hannibal, MO; Mount Sterling, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.