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International Economic Development

ALTER GLOBAL

PETERSBURG, IL

to ALLEVIATE POVERTY and PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE GLOBALLY BY EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP and HUMAN-CENTERED BUSINESS PRACTICES and DEVELOPMENT.

See charity report →Food Banks & Pantries

ATHENS AREA FOOD PANTRY

Athens, IL

The Pantry Purchases, Collects and Monthly Distributes Nutritional Food and Personal Care Items for Individuals and Families In The Community With No Discrimination As to Age, Gender, Marit…

See charity report →Protestant

ATHENS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ATHENS, IL

CROP PRODUCTION

See charity report →Amateur Sports

ATHENS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION

ATHENS, IL

Organized and Instructed 300 Youth In Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Soccer

See charity report →Low-Income & Subsidized Rental Housing

CENTRAL ILLINOIS SERVICES

PETERSBURG, IL

to FOSTER LOW INCOME HOUSING, DEVELOP and PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP and RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELPMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES, and EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for INDIVID…

See charity report →Alliances & Advocacy - Education

FARMERS BAKERS & ARTISTS

PETERSBURG, IL

Family and Community Driven Our Purpose is to Strengthen and Support The Families Residing In Menard County.

See charity report →Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

FRIENDS OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY

Athens, IL

Financial Assistance to Athens Municipal Library and Fundraising Activities.

See charity report →Education N.E.C.

HISTORIC MARBOLD FARMSTEAD ASSOCIATION

Greenview, IL

Preserve The Marbold Family Homestead As A Living Example of 19th Century Farm Life In Central Illinois By Educating, Inspiring, and Connecting Generations Through Immersive Storytelling an…

See charity report →Human Services N.E.C.

HOPE ORPHAN HOME FOUNDATION NFP

ATHENS, IL

HOPE ORPHAN HOME FOUNDATION is A PLACE WHERE GOSPEL is PROCLAIMED, OUR CHILDREN HAVE HOPE and A FUTURE, and THE COMMUNITY is CARED FOR.

See charity report →Recreation & Sports N.E.C.

ILLINOIS ALPACA OWNERS AND BREEDERS

Petersburg, IL

Annual Contributation to The International Alpaca Research Foundation

See charity report →Arts, Culture & Humanities

JOEL HALL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Athens, IL

Maintain Cemetery Grounds and Sell Available Grave Spaces.

See charity report →Preschools

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SANGAMON VALLEY COUNCIL 5

Petersburg, IL

The Knights of Columbus Was Formed to Render Aid to Members and Their Families. Mutual Aid and Assistance Are Offered to Sick, Disabled, and Needy Members and Their Families. Social and Int…

See charity report →Public charity record

MARKET STREET MUSIC CONSERVATORY

MARION, IL

WE PROVIDE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE ARTS BY SERVICES to PROMOTE MUSIC of ALL KINDS, FOSTER COMMUNITY BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHOIR, and OFFER EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, and COMMUNITY ACCESS to THE…

See charity report →Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

MENARD CARING INC

Petersburg, IL

to Engage In Charitable Activities By Assisting Needy Families, Elderly, Handicapped, Incapacitated, and Other Disadvantaged People By Receiving and Distributing Donated Funds and Property …

See charity report →Mutual & Membership Benefit

MENARD CNTY VFW POST 6871

PETERSBURG, IL

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See charity report →Recreation & Sports

MENARD COUNTY FAIR

PETERSBURG, IL

MENARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION is AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR WHICH PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT and COMPETITION for EXHIBITORS. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 BENEFIT FROM THESE SERVICES.

See charity report →Commemorative Events

MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU

PETERSBURG, IL

to IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING of AGRICULTURE and ENRICH THE QUALITY of FARM FAMILY LIFE.

See charity report →Scholarships & Student Financial Aid

MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATIO N

PETERSBURG, IL

THE MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2019 to CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CHARITABLE, and LITERARY WORK. SPECIFICALLY, THE MCFB FOUNDATION AIMS to SUPPORT AGRIC…

See charity report →Education

MENARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PETERSBURG, IL

PRESERVATION of MENARD CO IL HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS,DOCUMENTS,PHOTOGRAPHS & GENEALOGIES for BENEFIT of PRESENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS; PRESENTATION of PROGRAMS ON LOCAL and CENTRAL IL HISTORIES.

See charity report →Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief N.E.C.

MENARD COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

Petersburg, IL

to Assist In Fire, Vehicle, Natural Disaster and Medical Emergencies.

See charity report →Mutual & Membership Benefit

MENARD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Petersburg, IL

to PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE AT A REASONABLE COST WITH CONCERN for THE SAFETY and WELL-BEING of THE MEMBERS, THE EMPLOYEES, and THE COMMUNITIES of THE COOPERATIVE.

See charity report →Public charity record

MENARD RURAL WATER COOPERATIVE

PETERSBURG, IL

to FURNISH WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES for DRINKING and DOMESTIC USE to MEMBERS -- NOT OPERATED for PROFIT

See charity report →Historical Organizations

NEW SALEM LINCOLN LEAGUE

PETERSBURG, IL

to ENHANCE THE VISITORS EXPERIENCE WHEN VISITING LINCOLNS NEW SALEM STATE HISTORICAL SITE

See charity report →Animal Protection & Welfare

PAWS FOR LIFE SPRINGFIELD INC

CHATHAM, IL

Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Re-home Dogs In Need. Ensure Each Dog Rescued Receives The Proper Veterinary Care and Professional Training, When Needed. Find The Foster Home Best Suited to Each …

See charity report →Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Education

PORTA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 202

PETERSBURG, IL

PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT to THE PORTA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 202, A PUBLIC SCHOOL, to ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATION NEEDS of STUDENTS and PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS to PORTA STUDENTS WHO…

See charity report →Roman Catholic

ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITHFUL

PETERSBURG, IL

ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITHFUL is DEDICATED to PROMOTING THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH INVESTIGATING SEXUAL ABUSE, OTHER ABUSES and CORRUPTION BY CATHOLIC CLERGY, INCLUDING COOPERATING WITH GOVERNMEN…

See charity report →Safety Education

STAR GUN CLUB

Palmyra, IL

Instruct Proper Gun Handling Procedures to Youths

See charity report →Family Services

TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS EXPO INC

ATHENS, IL

to ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CIVIL or SIMILAR PURPOSES INCLUDING THE PROMOTION, ADVANCEMENT, DEVELOPMENT and DISSEMINATION of KNOWLEDGE and INFORMATION RELATING to THE …

See charity report →Religion-Related N.E.C.

THE PROMISE MISSION

MARION, IL

THE PROMISE MISSIONS PURPOSE is to SHARE CHRIST WITH THE COMMUNITY WHILE LOVING, CARING, and MEETING THE PHYSICAL and SPIRITUAL NEEDS of THOSE WHO COME to THE ORGANIZATION. WE ARE A PLACE o…

See charity report →Financial Counseling

THEATRE IN THE PARK INC

Petersburg, IL

Live Theatrical Productions (5) Serving Approximately 2,500 People From Central Illinois, Other States, and Canada.

See charity report →Womens Service Clubs

TOWN AND COUNTRY WOMENS CLUB

Petersburg, IL

HOSTED THE ANNUAL TCWC COMMUNITY WIDE (FREE to PARTICIPATE) EASTER EGG HUNT IN 2025. HUNDREDS of LOCAL CHILDREN and THEIR FAMILIES HUNT for NEARLY 8000 HIDDEN EGGS AT NEW SALEM STATE PARK.

See charity report →Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C.

VINTAGE AG ASSOCIATION INC

PETERSBURG, IL

to PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT and PRESERVATION of THE HISTORY of AGRICULTURE and THE GENERAL AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE BY PROMOTING INTEREST IN HISTORIC AGRICULTURE PRACTICES, BY ASSISTING OTHERS …

See charity report →Youth Development - Religious Leadership