Maxine E Spitler Foundation

EIN 364155172

Newton, IL 62448 |(618) 783-3447

Total Given 2018–2025
$387K
171 grants · $48K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$3K
grant size
37%
supporter · 20/54 multi-year
repeat
$610K
Assets (2025)
54
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person RITA M KOCHER
Phone (618) 783-3447
Deadlines MAY 31ST OF EACH YEAR.
How to Apply APPLICANTS ARE GIVEN DETAILED APPLICATION PROCEDURES IN WRITING UPON REQUEST.
Restrictions TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING YOUTH OR YOUTH ACTIVITIES OR FOR CARE AND PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, LOCATED IN JASPER AND LAWRENCE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $51K $505K $22K 30
2020 N/A $654K $246K N/A
2021 $68K $744K $47K 22
2022 $71K $686K $18K 28
2023 $68K $654K $9K 31
2024 $64K $642K $24K 30
2025 $65K $610K $55K 30

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 171 grants on record

Minimum
$130
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$12K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

RK
Rita M Kocher
President Leadership
WM
William R Michl
Vice President Leadership
AP
Amy K Potts
Treasurer Leadership
JS
Jane E Smith
Secretary Leadership
GZ
George Zwilling
Director

Grants Awarded (171 total)

Purpose
Southeastern Il Comm Foundation Effingham, IL $11,799 ALL INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 2021
St Thomas School Newton, IL $8,750 2 HP STREAM LAPTOPS 2021
Jasper County Cusd1 Newton, IL $7,500 CHORAL & THEATER DEPT 2021
Jasper County Cusd1 Newton, IL $7,500 CHORAL & THEATER DEPT 2022
Jasper County Cusd1 Newton, IL $7,308 MUSIC INSTRUMENTS 2021
Jasper County Cusd1 Newton, IL $7,308 MUSIC INSTRUMENTS 2022
St Thomas School Newton, IL $7,306 26 HP CHROMEBOOKS 2022
St Thomas School Newton, IL $7,306 26 HP CHROMEBOOKS 2023
St Thomas School Newton, IL $6,160 22 ASUS CHROMEBOOKS 2024
St Thomas School Newton, IL $6,160 22 ASUS CHROMEBOOKS 2025
St Thomas School Newton, IL $5,790 ASUS CHROMEBOOKS 2025
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $5,055 SCOREBOARD UPGRADES 2024
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $5,055 SCOREBOARD UPGRADES 2023
Kid Shopping Day of Lawrence County Lawrenceville, IL $5,000 SCHOOL CLOTHING & SUPPLIES 2025
Lawrence Co Humane Society Lawrenceville, IL $4,803 SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM 2024
Lawrence Co Humane Society Lawrenceville, IL $4,803 SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM 2023
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,800 STADIUM LIGHTS 2022
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,800 SCOREBOARD UPGRADES 2023
Lawrence Co Humane Society Lawrenceville, IL $4,577 SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM 2024
Lawrence Co Humane Society Lawrenceville, IL $4,577 SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM 2025
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,280 LED LIGHTS 2021
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,280 LED LIGHTS 2022
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,140 PITCHING MATS 2024
Jasper County Boys & Girls Park Newton, IL $4,140 PITCHING MATS 2025
St Thomas School Newton, IL $4,000 GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS10 STUDENT SET OF 2018