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Mary Helen Roberts Trust: 44 grants to organizations, $208,514 (tax year ended December 2025)
Mary Helen Roberts Trust, a private foundation in Watseka, IL, paid 44 grants to organizations totaling $208,514 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on April 22, 2026. The largest was $40,000 to Iroquois West School District 10 in Gilman, IL for educational purposes.
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- EIN
- 466985483
- Based in
- Watseka, IL
- Assets
- $4,582,521
- Grants paid
- $208,514
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed April 22, 2026, IRS object ID 202631129349100723. It reported $208,514 in grants paid; 44 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | Educational purposes | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | Watseka, IL | Stryker surgical suction device | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | Restore mausoleum | $14,050 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Mental Health Center | Watseka, IL | Psychiatric services | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Douglas Township Park District | Gilman, IL | Rehab parking lot | $9,478 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | Radio system | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unit 9 Academic Foundation | Watseka, IL | Ipads/cases/cart | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First United Methodist Church Food | Watseka, IL | Food from foodbank | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gods Food Pantry | Gilman, IL | Fresh food for clients | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Martinton Comm Food Pantry | Martinton, IL | Food for families | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Watseka Fire Association | Watseka, IL | Wireless headsets for personnel | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Old Boys & Girls Association | Gilman, IL | Rent stages for 2025 event | Community improvement and capacity building | $4,822 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodland Fire Protection Dist | Woodland, IL | 8 handheld radios | $4,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clifton Food Pantry | Clifton, IL | Fresh fruits and vegetables for clie | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Danforth TWP Comm BLDG | Danforth, IL | New chairs | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman United Methodist Church | Gilman, IL | Upgrade two stoves | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Summer in the Park | Gilman, IL | Summer in park program | Youth development | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Village of Onarga Durham Park | Onarga, IL | Sunshade for picnic tables | $3,959 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prairie States Christian Service Ca | Watseka, IL | Adapt boy/girls dorms for efficiency | $3,450 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Co Sheriff's Office | Watseka, IL | Stop sticks for pursuit termination | $3,280 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ Lutheran HS | Buckley, IL | Computers/rosetta stone | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cissna Park Church Food Pantry | Cissna Park, IL | Food for area residents | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Danforth Centennial Park | Danforth, IL | Commercial 2-4 seater swing set | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sheldon Area Food Pantry | Sheldon, IL | Food for families | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Volunteer Services of Iroquois Co | Watseka, IL | Replace 2 office computers | $2,750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Pauls Lutheran School | Milford, IL | Fume hood for kitchen | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp 911 | Gilman, IL | Cover portion of 911 camp for kids | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescent Iroquois Boosters | Crescent City, IL | K-5 library | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Danforth District Lib | Gilman, IL | Discovery table with lego top | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loda Township Library | Loda, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Watseka, IL | Toys for kids | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Onarga Public Library Dist | Onarga, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Options for Independent Living | Watseka, IL | Equipment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Johns Lutheran School | Buckley, IL | Art supplies for program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Watseka Public Library | Watseka, IL | Youth ipad station | $1,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Immaculate Conceptionour Lady | Gilman, IL | Automated defibrillator | $1,495 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Historical Society | Gilman, IL | Purchase sign depicting early days | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,252 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Garage in Gilman | Gilman, IL | Pretzel warmer/cleansers | Human services | $1,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Watseka, IL | December food baskets | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iroquois County Animal Rescue | Iroquois, IL | Dog food | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loda United Methodist Church | Loda, IL | Establish food pantry | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Omaha, NE | Beds for kids | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Onarga Historical Society | Onarga, IL | Museum quality archival boxes | Arts, culture and humanities | $360 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iroquois Co Historical Society | Watseka, IL | Folding leg tables | $218 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed April 15, 2025, IRS object ID 202531059349101213. It reported $197,086 in grants paid; 37 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois West School District 10 | Gilman, IL | Educational purposes | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Cemetery District | Gilman, IL | Restore mausoleum | $21,194 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Comm Fire Protection Distric | Gilman, IL | Extrication equipment/turnout gear | $18,185 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Douglas Township Park Dis | Gilman, IL | Back stop fencing mann park | $16,905 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | Watseka, IL | Olympus 4k gastroscope | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ Lutheran HS | Buckley, IL | Computers/rosetta stone | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Calvary Lutheran Preschool | Watseka, IL | Update technology equipment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Danforth TWP Comm BLDG | Danforth, IL | Replace chairs/upgrade gym | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman United Methodist Church | Gilman, IL | Computers for outreach program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Co Sheriff's Office | Watseka, IL | Mobile data computers | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Onarga Historical Society | Onarga, IL | Lower level floor repairs | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gilman Old Boys & Girls Association | Gilman, IL | Rent stages for 2025 event | Community improvement and capacity building | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Summer in the Park | Gilman, IL | Summer in park program | Youth development | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Gilman, IL | Replace lighting with led | $3,002 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Garage in Gilman | Gilman, IL | New outlets/circuits for concession | Human services | $2,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cissna Park Church Food Pantry | Cissna Park, IL | Food for area residents | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clifton Food Pantry | Clifton, IL | Fresh fruits and vegetables for clie | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First United Methodist Church Food | Watseka, IL | Food from foodbank | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Martinton Comm Food Pantry | Martinton, IL | Food for families | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sheldon Area Food Pantry | Sheldon, IL | Food for families | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp 911 | Gilman, IL | Cover portion of 911 camp for kids | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescent Iroquois Boosters | Crescent City, IL | K-5 library | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gilman Danforth District Lib | Gilman, IL | Replace outdoor book drop | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loda Township Library | Loda, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Onarga Public Library Dist | Onarga, IL | Summer reading program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Johns Lutheran School | Buckley, IL | Art supplies for program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Watseka, IL | Toys for kids | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unit 9 Academic Foundation | Watseka, IL | Purchase 230 chromebook cases | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Onarga Fire Department | Onarga, IL | Air pack refill station | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cissna Park Schools Ag Dept | Cissna Park, IL | Supplies for ag dept | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Country Theater Workshop | Cissna Park, IL | Replace wireless microphones | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Watseka, IL | December food baskets | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gods Food Pantry | Gilman, IL | Fresh food for clients | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Citizens Library Dist | Clifton, IL | After school program | $900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Danforth, IL | Vacation bible school | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iroquois Co Historical Society | Watseka, IL | Pop up tent | $550 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Omaha, NE | Beds for kids | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,500 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $8,822 |
| Youth development | $8,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $6,612 |
| Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $4,000 |
| Human services | $3,950 |
States funded
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Updated April 22, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.