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Willow Springs Charitable Trust

Mt Carroll, Illinois  ·  EIN 204383299  ·  Private foundation

Based in Mt Carroll, Illinois, Willow Springs Charitable Trust has awarded $45.5M across 412 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Suffield Academy. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$88.3M
Total assets
412
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Willow Springs Charitable Trust funds

Willow Springs Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.

Economic Development

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Willow Springs Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Suffield Academy
GENERAL PURPOSE
Suffield, CT$1.1M2023
Four Corners Community Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Bozeman, MT$500K2023
Southern Poverty Law Center
GENERAL PURPOSE
Montgomery, AL$500K2023
Motherland Rhythm Community
GENERAL PURPOSE
Grayslake, IL$500K2023
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$500K2023
Southern Poverty Law Center
GENERAL PURPOSE
Montgomery, AL$500K2021
Motherland Rhythm Community
GENERAL PURPOSE
Grayslake, IL$500K2021
Four Corners Community Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Bozeman, MT$500K2021
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$500K2024
Southern Poverty Law Center
GENERAL PURPOSE
Montgomery, AL$500K2024
Four Corners Community Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Bozeman, MT$500K2024
Motherland Rhythm Community
GENERAL PURPOSE
Grayslake, IL$500K2024
Catalyst for Change
GENERAL PURPOSE
Madison, WI$500K2024
Eastern Illinois University
GENERAL PURPOSE
Charleston, IL$500K2020
Motherland Rhythm Community
GENERAL PURPOSE
Grayslake, IL$500K2020

Willow Springs Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.2M
2021$8.1M
2022$8.6M
2023$10.2M
2024$11.4M

How to apply for funding from Willow Springs Charitable Trust

Willow Springs Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs Charitable Trust

Does Willow Springs Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Willow Springs Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Willow Springs Charitable Trust fund?
Willow Springs Charitable Trust's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Suffield Academy, Four Corners Community Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Willow Springs Charitable Trust give in grants?
Willow Springs Charitable Trust reported $7.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.5M over 412 grants.
Where is Willow Springs Charitable Trust located?
Willow Springs Charitable Trust is based in Mt Carroll, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204383299.
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About this profile. This page is built from Willow Springs Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Willow Springs Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.