The Alton Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$951K
Foundation funders
2
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Alton Foundation?
The Alton Foundation is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by Louise K Barth Memorial Fund ($888K), Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust ($63K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $951K in grants to The Alton Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | $888,073 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | $63,302 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2024) to $195K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $195K.
What grants has The Alton Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. | $180,648 |
| 2025 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. BOY SCOUTS $2,496GIRL SCOUTS $2,496YWCA $2,496ALTON POLICE YOUTH CAMP $2,496 | $9,984 |
| 2025 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $3,948 |
| 2024 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $127,187 |
| 2024 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS. | $11,492 |
| 2024 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $1,334 |
| 2023 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $127,304 |
| 2023 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $15,538 |
| 2023 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS. | $9,632 |
| 2022 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $139,371 |
| 2022 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS. | $12,280 |
| 2022 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $1,550 |
| 2021 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $139,884 |
| 2021 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION STMT 13 FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS. | $8,640 |
| 2021 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $1,485 |
| 2020 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | L K BARTH FUNDS THE ALTON FOUNDATION AND ALTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE BARTH'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | $148,326 |
| 2020 | Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | EDNA & EMMA SAWYER FUND THE ALTON FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES SPECIFIED IN THE SAWYER'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS. | $11,274 |
| 2020 | Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | 1% ADMIN FEE PAID TO ALTON FOUNDATION | $1,498 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Alton Foundation?
The Alton Foundation is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by Louise K Barth Memorial Fund ($888K), Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust ($63K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $951K in grants to The Alton Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Alton Foundation's largest funder?
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Alton Foundation, with $888K across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Alton Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $951K in grants to The Alton Foundation across 18 grants from 2 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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