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Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in COLUMBIA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $2.9M in 2011 to $3.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation has made 76 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $497K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $497K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $55K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Georgia and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 76 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, GA, MO.
Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 76 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $55K.
Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (371213789) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Sophia And Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation is headquartered in COLUMBIA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark C Scoggins | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith G Brinkmann | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Niemietz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran ChurchFOOD PANTRY | Columbia, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| City Of ColumbiaEQUIPMENT AND FIELD PROJECT | Columbia, IL | $55K | 2024 |
| Human Support ServicesRENOVATIONS | Waterloo, IL | $25K | 2024 |
| Regional Office Of EducationHIGH SCHOOL AWARDS EXPENSES | Waterloo, IL | $21K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Fisher HouseCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Fenton, MO | $10K | 2024 |
| House Of Neighborly ServicesFOOD PANTRY | Waterloo, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaCHILDREN'S CAMP ACTIVITIES | Belleville, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Sand Bank Historical SocietySTORM DAMAGE REPAIR | Columbia, IL | $8K | 2024 |
| Columbia American Legion Post 581PLAYGROUND UPDATE | Columbia, IL | $7K | 2024 |
| Hope Christian ChurchFOOD PANTRY | Columbia, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| History Museum Of Monroe County IllinoisGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waterloo, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Clifftop2 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS | Maeystown, IL | $4K | 2024 |
| Cahokia Community BasketsFOOD PANTRY | Cahokia, IL | $4K | 2024 |
| Gibault Catholic High SchoolCULTURAL AND MUSIC DEPARTMENT | Waterloo, IL | $22K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries Of The Metro EastFOOD PANTRY | East St Louis, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Columbia, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| City Of Waterloo IllinoisFOOD PANTRY | Waterloo, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Miles CemteryMONUMENTS | Waterloo, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Share The Magic Foundation IncBOOKS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PRMOTE READING | Atlanta, GA | $32K | 2022 |
| City Of Columbia IllinoisCITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS | Columbia, IL | $29K | 2022 |
| Midwest Clean Food And Water MovementGRANT FOR RESEARCH FOR CLEAN WATER | East St Louis, IL | $27K | 2022 |