Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation

EIN 90-0181419 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$92.3K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation based in IL paid 3 grants totaling $276.9K to 3 organizations. Its largest recipients included GERMAN VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION, GERMAN VALLEY PARK FUND, and SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,461,527
Giving (latest yr)
$276,876
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$92.3K
Recipients
3
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • German Valley Fire Protection$92,292
  • German Valley Park Fund$92,292
  • Silver Creek Reformed Church$92,292

Where grants went

  • Illinois$276,876 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (3)

German Valley Fire Protection
German Valley, IL
Community Development
$92,292
German Valley Park Fund
German Valley, IL
Community Development
$92,292
Silver Creek Reformed Church
German Valley, IL
Community Development
$92,292

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation 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, Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $276.9K.

Recent recipients include GERMAN VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION, GERMAN VALLEY PARK FUND, SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH. The full grant list is on this page.

Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lewis H Stykel and Esther O Stykel Foundation 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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