Sophia and Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Columbia, Illinois · EIN 37-1213789
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $150KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 7Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia American Legion Post 581 | $75K | 2025 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish | $26K | 2025 |
| Regional Office of Education | $20K | 2025 |
| Maple Grove Civic Association | $19K | 2025 |
| Boy Scouts of America | $10K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (7 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: sophiafoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.