Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund Grant

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation's Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund focuses on supporting local projects that enhance the Teutopolis community. Established in 1913, the Teutopolis State Bank has a long history of civic involvement and philanthropy. This fund provides grants to organizations that meet specific eligibility requirements, aiming to improve areas such as education, health, and social services. The foundation is dedicated to fostering charitable initiatives that make a lasting impact in the region.

Fall Grant Cycle: Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund
Since its inception in 1913, Teutopolis State Bank has been a fixture on Main Street in Teutopolis, Illinois. Over the years, they have helped local businesses, individuals and families develop, grow and sustain prosperity through their wide range of financial services. Teutopolis State Bank takes pride in giving back to the community. It is the bank’s desire to leave a lasting footprint in the communities it serves. The amount of time and effort put forth by every employee, matched with the financial resources of the institution, enables Teutopolis State Bank to support various community events that enrich and improve the lives of the people in the community. With the bank’s extensive range of civic involvement, no individual or charity is too big or too small to forego support. As the Teutopolis State Bank continues its civic involvement throughout the community, it remains dedicated to serving shareholders, clients, neighbors, and friends.
The Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund provides grants for projects that benefit the Teutopolis, Illinois community in the following areas: civic, cultural health, health, education, and social services.

Eligibility

To be considered for a grant from the Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund, organizations must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:Organizations must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under certain circumstances, applications from public entities such as school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups or associations may be considered.Organizations must operate or serve individuals within the community of Teutopolis, Illinois in Effingham County.Grant requests must fit within the field of interest outlined above.In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose.

Ineligibility

The volume of grant requests usually exceeds the number of requests we are able to fund. Therefore, not all organizations that are eligible will receive funding, or at the level of funding requested.