Monticello College Foundation

EIN 370681538 Private Foundation

Alton, IL 62002 |(618) 468-2370

https://monticellofound.org
Total Given 2017–2025
$4.8M
215 grants · $532K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $8K–$20K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 32/40 multi-year
repeat
$17.9M
Assets (2025)
40
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Community Development Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person LAURA SHANSEY
Phone (618) 468-2370
Deadlines EIGHT WEEKS PRIOR TO THE 3RD WEEK IN APRIL AND SEPTEMBER
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Restrictions NONE
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $686K $14.7M $561K 30
2018 $729K $14.1M $568K 30
2019 $694K $14.6M $1.1M 32
2020 N/A $12.4M $910K N/A
2021 $701K $16.1M $1.1M 26
2023 $685K $15.4M $610K 30
2024 $719K $16.0M $694K 31
2025 $575K $17.9M $773K 36

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 215 grants on record

Minimum
$30
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$15K
Average
$22K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$246K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (215 total)

Purpose
Washington University St Louis, MO $246,195 MONTICELLO EDUCATION ENDOWMENT 2018
Washington University St Louis, MO $223,678 MCF EDUCATION ENDOWMENT 2024
Washington University St Louis, MO $215,241 MONTICELLO EDUCATION ENDOWMENT 2017
Washington University St Louis, MO $212,975 HOAGLAND LECTURE ENDOWMENT 2023
Washington University St Louis, MO $211,667 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING ED 2021
Washington University St Louis, MO $137,790 MONTICELLO EDUCATION ENDOWMENT 2019
Washington University St Louis, MO $110,000 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2021
Washington University St Louis, MO $103,935 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2018
Washington University St Louis, MO $85,685 MONTICELLO EDUCATION ENDOWMENT 2019
Washington University St Louis, MO $82,681 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2019
Washington University St Louis, MO $80,380 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2017
Washington University St Louis, MO $76,378 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2024
Lewis & Clark Community College Godfrey, IL $74,392 SCHOLARSHIPS 2025
Washington University St Louis, MO $55,463 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2025
Washington University St Louis, MO $45,085 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2025
Washington University St Louis, MO $43,538 OLIN FELLOWSHIPS 2023
Illinois College Jacksonville, IL $35,323 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN 2025
Illinois College Jacksonville, IL $35,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN 2021
Illinois College Jacksonville, IL $35,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN 2023
Newberry Library Chicago, IL $30,365 MCF FELLOW 2025
The Newberry Library Chicago, IL $30,000 MCF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2021
Center for American Archeology Kampsville, IL $30,000 WOMEN IN ARCHEOLOGY INTERNS 2023
The Newberry Library Chicago, IL $30,000 MCF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2023
The Newberry Library Chicago, IL $30,000 MCF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2024
Center for American Archeology Kampsville, IL $30,000 WOMEN IN ARCHEOLOGY INTERNS 2025

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