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Absher Charitable Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 83-2527679 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.5M
- Grants reported
- 30
- Median grant
- $40.6K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | $2M |
| 2024 | 15 | $1.5M |
Where Absher Charitable Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Illinois$3.4MNew Jersey$31.5K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | VARIOUS, IL | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | 2025 | $684.1K |
| WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE | CARMI, IL | PURCHASE 2 NEW AMBULANCES. | 2025 | $659.6K |
| SCHOLARSHIPS | VARIOUS, IL | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | 2024 | $438K |
| NORRIS CITY-OMAHA-ENFIELD CUSD #3 | NORRIS CITY, IL | RENOVATE ENTIRE HOME EC LAB WITH COMMERCIAL KITCHENS & 5 WORK STATIONS. | 2024 | $386.9K |
| CARMI FIRE DEPARTMENT | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE NEW BRUSH TRUCKS, SIDE X SIDE, TANKS AND SKIDS. | 2024 | $195.4K |
| CARMI WHITE COUNTY CUSD#5 | CARMI, IL | SECURITY UPGRADES, CHROMEBOOKS, CURRICULUM UPGRADE, BANK UNIFORMS, QUEST SPEAKERS, CHAIRS. | 2025 | $193.8K |
| SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE | HARRISBURG, IL | TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM & NEW SIGNAGE AT THE CARMI CAMPUS. | 2024 | $148.1K |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ELDORADO, IL | PURCHASE BACKUP GENERATORS FOR CARMI CLINIC. | 2025 | $108.8K |
| WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE | CARMI, IL | RED CROSS TRAINING & PAY OFF LOAN ON AMBULANCE. | 2024 | $104.2K |
| NORRIS CITY-OMAHA-ENFIELD CUSD #3 | NORRIS CITY, IL | SECURITY UPGRADE AND TECH PROJECTORS FOR CLASSROOMS. | 2025 | $84.8K |
| CARMI WHITE COUNTY CUSD#5 | CARMI, IL | READING PROGRAM,TO UPDATE CURRICULUM SUBSCRIPTION & INSTALL BOOK VENDING MACHINES IN ELEM. SCH. SUBSCRIPTION, INSTALL BOOK VENDING MACHINE IN ELEMENTARY SCH. | 2024 | $71.7K |
| WHITE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER | CARMI, IL | PROVIIDE NOT MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. | 2025 | $60K |
| WHITE COUNTY 4H | CARMI, IL | NEW LIGHTING, FANS, BLEACHERS, UPDATES TO THE LIVESTOCK BARN. | 2025 | $50.1K |
| CARMI COMPASSION CENTER | CARMI, IL | FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH A NEW BUILDING. | 2024 | $50K |
| SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE | HARRISBURG, IL | TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM & NEW SIGNAGE AT THE CARMI CAMPUS. | 2025 | $49.7K |
| OPTICAL ACADEMY | CLIFTON, NJ | VISION PROGRAM FOR NCOE & CWC SCHOOLS EYE SCREENING, EXAMS AND GLASSES. | 2024 | $31.5K |
| THE GUARDIAN CENTER | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE NEW VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR ABUSED CHILDREN. | 2024 | $30K |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ELDORADO, IL | TO PURCHASE 2020 FORD ESCAPE TO TRANSPORT LAB WORK. | 2024 | $26K |
| CARMI FIRE DEPARTMENT | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE NEW LETTERING, LIGHTS AND RADIOS FOR TRUCKS. | 2025 | $12.9K |
| WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE AED EQUIPMENT FOR SQUAD CARS. | 2024 | $11.2K |
| NORRIS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT | NORRIS CITY, IL | TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, FOAM PACKS, EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE BLANKETS. | 2024 | $10.7K |
| WHITE COUNTY CEO | CARMI, IL | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STARTING A BUSINESS. | 2024 | $10K |
| SAFE HAVEN | MT CARMEL, IL | PAY SUPPORT STAFF FOR WOMEN'S HOMELESS SHELTER. | 2025 | $10K |
| WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF | CARMI, IL | TOWARD PURCHASE OF NEW PATROL CARS. | 2025 | $10K |
| CROSSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT | CROSSVILLE, IL | TOWARD EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. | 2025 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
- AMBER CARNEY
- Address
- PO BOX 311 CARMI, IL, 62821
- Phone
- 6183847213
- ADROSER2001@YAHOO.COM
- Deadlines
- SCHOLORSHIP DEADLINE IS MARCH 15 AND DONATION DEADLINES ARE 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO WHEN FUNDS ARE NEEDED.
- Application materials
- REQUESTS FOR DONATION AND/OR SCHOLORSHIP APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON THE APPLICATION.
- Restrictions
- THE SCHOLORSHIPS ARE ONLY FOR CARMI AND NORRIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. DONATIONS ARE ONLY FOR WHITE COUNTY, IL.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Absher Charitable Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.