Jasper County Community Endowment

The Jasper County Community Endowment is a locally focused grant opportunity established to support charitable projects that serve the residents of Jasper County, Illinois. This endowment is managed as a component fund of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation's broader mission includes managing both permanent and non-permanent philanthropic assets to enhance the long-term well-being of southeastern Illinois communities. The grant program seeks to fund organizations that deliver programs or services within Jasper County. To be eligible, applicants must be public charities holding current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or public entities such as school districts or municipalities. In some cases, unincorporated groups or associations may also be considered, provided they can demonstrate a clear charitable purpose and that their work directly benefits the local population. The endowment’s goal is to support initiatives that improve the quality of life in Jasper County. While the program does not specify particular funding categories or allowable expenses, all proposed activities must align with a charitable mission. The program operates with limited resources, meaning not all eligible applicants will receive funding, and some funded organizations may not receive the full amount requested. The 2025 grant cycle opened on August 26 and closed on October 7. Applicants were expected to complete and submit their applications within this window. No information was provided regarding the submission platform, required documentation, or evaluation criteria. There is also no indication that the program follows a recurring cycle or accepts applications on a rolling basis. No pre-application steps such as letters of intent or concept papers were required. Contact details for program staff were not disclosed in the source material, nor was a downloadable PDF application or official program link provided. Award announcements or performance timelines were not specified, and no information on previous recipients was included.