Funding search · EIN 371101365 · Carbondale, IL
Southern Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 43
- grants reported
- $207,952
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $4,787
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Cairo Historical Association1 grant · $10,000
- Christian United Brotherhood2 grants · $9,849
- Shining Light Center1 grant · $9,847
- American Legion Post1 grant · $9,000
- Grand Chain Fire Department1 grant · $8,500
- Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross Center1 grant · $8,000
- East Prairie Chamber of Commerce1 grant · $8,000
- Shining Light Outreach Center2 grants · $8,000
- Thebes Historical Society2 grants · $8,000
- Village of Wilson City1 grant · $6,500
Giving over time
Grant history
All 43 reported grants, largest first.
- $10,000
Cairo Historical Association · Cairo, IL · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $9,847
Shining Light Center · Charleston, MO · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $9,000
American Legion Post · La Center, KY · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $8,500
Grand Chain Fire Department · Grand Chain, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $8,000
East Prairie Chamber of Commerce · East Prairie, MO · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $8,000
Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross Center · Wickliffe, KY · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $6,500
Village of Wilson City · Wyatt, MO · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $6,500
Semo Blazers · Charleston, MO · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $6,000
Cairo Baptist Upward Basketball · Cairo, IL · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $6,000
Charleston Nutrition Center · Charleston, MO · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $6,000
Lansden Park City of Cairo · Cairo, IL · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $5,325
Ballard Carlisle Historical and Gen · Wickkiffe, KY · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $5,124
Cairo Auxiliary Fire Department · Cairo, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
Community Health & Emer · Carbondale, IL · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
Shining Light Outreach Center · Charleston, MO · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
Thebes Historical Society · Thebes, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
Tri County Youth Recreation Program · Cache, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
Christian United Brotherhood · Wyatt, MO · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $5,000
River Region Professional Womens Cl · Wickliffe, KY · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $4,916
Mounds Police Department · Mounds, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $4,849
Christian United Brotherhood · Wyatt, MO · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $4,787
Meet the Need · Charleston, MO · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $4,755
Cairo Auxiliary Fire Dept · Cairo, IL · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $4,622
Charleston Nutrition Center · Charleston, MO · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $4,417
Cairo Auxiliary Fire Dept · Cairo, IL · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Mount Inc (Ballard Co) · Kevil, KY · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Mound Fire Department · Mound City, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Beech Grove Cenetery Association · Mounds, IL · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Fresh Start Self Improvement Center · Charleston, MO · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Mississippi County Historical Socie · Charleston, MO · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $4,000
Third Generation Martial Arts · Cairo, IL · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $3,751
Ballard Co Senior Citizens · Barlow, KY · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $3,180
Dodge Memorial Public Library · Olive Branch, IL · 2022
For their exempt purpose
- $3,000
Cairo Masonic Lodge · Cairo, IL · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $3,000
Olmstead Historical Society · Olmstead, IL · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $3,000
Shining Light Outreach Center · Charleston, MO · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $3,000
Thebes Historical Society · Thebes, IL · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $2,400
Ballard Co Chamber of Comm · Kevil, KY · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $2,039
Ballard Cunty Emergency Management · Wickliffe, KY · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $2,000
Ginkgo Garden Club · Chicago, IL · 2025
For their exempt purpose
- $2,000
First Assembly of Good · Charleston, MO · 2024
For their exempt purpose
- $2,000
Kentucky Veteran and Patriot Museum · Wickliffe, KY · 2023
For their exempt purpose
- $1,440
Blue Jay Pantry · Charleston, MO · 2022
For their exempt purpose
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