Mary Helen Roberts Trust
EIN 466985483Total Given 2016–2024
$1.3M
190 grants · $144K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
50%
supporter · 40/80 multi-year
repeat
$4.3M
Assets (2024)
80
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FIRST TRUST SAVINGS BANK
Phone
(815) 432-2494
Deadlines
MAY 15
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TRUSTEE UPON REQUEST. APPLICANTS WHICH ARE TAX EXEPT ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3), SHOULD INCLUDE WITH THEIR APPLICATION A COPY OF THEIR NOTICE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE AWARDED ONLY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE TAX EXEMT UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR TO UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED IN IROQUOIS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO TAX
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $216K | $4.6M | $213K | 21 |
| 2019 | N/A | $4.6M | $198K | N/A |
| 2020 | $220K | $4.8M | $277K | 31 |
| 2021 | $220K | $4.9M | $285K | 33 |
| 2022 | $238K | $4.0M | $140K | 36 |
| 2023 | $206K | $4.2M | $76K | 32 |
| 2024 | $197K | $4.3M | $215K | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 190 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
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First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
FB
First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
FB
First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
FB
First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
FB
First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
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First Trust Savings Bank
6 yrs
Trustee
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First Trust and Savings Bank
Trustee
Grants Awarded (190 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $60,000 | SUPPORT EDUCATION | 2016 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $52,719 | RESTORE MAUSOLEUM | 2021 |
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $44,566 | RESTORE MAUSOLEUM | 2020 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $40,980 | RESTORE MAUSOLEUM | 2022 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $40,000 | RESTORE MAUSOLEUM | 2023 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $40,000 | SUPPORT LOCAL CEMETERY | 2016 |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | Watseka, IL | $21,493 | CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR | 2022 |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | $21,194 | RESTORE MAUSOLEUM | 2024 |
| Durham Park | Onarga, IL | $18,545 | OUTFIELD FENCE | 2022 |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | $18,185 | EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT/TURNOUT GEAR | 2024 |
| Douglas Township Park Dis | Gilman, IL | $16,905 | BACK STOP FENCING MANN PARK | 2024 |
| Iroquois Co Agricultrual 4-H Club F | Ashkum, IL | $16,527 | SUPPORT COUNTY FAIR | 2016 |
| The Arc of Iroquois County | Watseka, IL | $16,505 | COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES | 2023 |
| Danforth Twp Comm Bldg | Danforth, IL | $16,000 | ROOF PROJECT | 2021 |
| The Garage in Gilman | Gilman, IL | $16,000 | TUCK POINTING AND BRICK REPLACEMENT | 2021 |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | $14,695 | EXTRICATION TOOL | 2022 |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | $14,500 | PURCHASE 9 SETS OF GEAR | 2020 |
| Douglas Township Park District | Gilman, IL | $14,000 | IMPROVE LOCAL PARK | 2016 |
| Gilman Community Fire Protection Di | Gilman, IL | $12,216 | PROMOTE FIRE PROTECTION | 2016 |
| Iroquois Co Historical Society | Watseka, IL | $10,000 | ASSIST WITH ROOF REPAIR | 2020 |