Absher Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 83-2527679 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$49.7K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Absher Charitable Foundation Inc based in IL paid 15 grants totaling $2M to 15 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $684.1K, with a median of $49.7K. Its largest recipients included SCHOLARSHIPS, WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, and CARMI WHITE COUNTY CUSD#5. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$44,641,991
Giving (latest yr)
$1,957,744
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$49.7K
Recipients
15
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Scholarships$684,052
  • White County Ambulance Service$659,628
  • Carmi White County Cusd#5$193,750
  • Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation$108,759
  • Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd #3$84,786

Where grants went

  • Illinois$1,957,744 · 15 grants

Grants Paid (15)

Scholarships
Various, IL
To Provide Scholarships to Universities for Approved Students.
$684,052
White County Ambulance Service
Carmi, IL
Purchase 2 New Ambulances.
$659,628
Carmi White County Cusd#5
Carmi, IL
Security Upgrades, Chromebooks, Curriculum Upgrade, Bank Uniforms, Quest Speakers, Chairs.
$193,750
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation
Eldorado, IL
Purchase Backup Generators for Carmi Clinic.
$108,759
Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd #3
Norris City, IL
Security Upgrade and Tech Projectors for Classrooms.
$84,786
White County Senior Center
Carmi, IL
Proviide Not Meals for Senior Citizens.
$60,000
White County 4H
Carmi, IL
New Lighting, Fans, Bleachers, Updates to the Livestock Barn.
$50,100
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL
To Provide to the Dual Credit Program & New Signage at the Carmi Campus.
$49,721
Carmi Fire Department
Carmi, IL
To Purchase New Lettering, Lights and Radios for Trucks.
$12,948
Safe Haven
MT Carmel, IL
Pay Support Staff for Women's Homeless Shelter.
$10,000
Carmi Police Department
Carmi, IL
Toward Purchase of Flock Cameras.
$10,000
Crossville Fire Department
Crossville, IL
Toward Equipment Upgrades.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Absher Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Absher Charitable Foundation Inc reported 15 itemized grants totaling $2M. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $684.1K (median $49.7K).

Recent recipients include SCHOLARSHIPS, WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, CARMI WHITE COUNTY CUSD#5, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Absher Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Absher Charitable Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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