Absher Charitable Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Carmi, IL · EIN 83-2527679 · reported 2023–2025
36grants reported
$50Kmedian award
$10Klower quartile
$25smallest grant
$4.1Mtotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
PO Box 311
Carmi, IL 62821-0311
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | Various, IL | $684,052 |
| White County Ambulance Service PURCHASE 2 NEW AMBULANCES. | Carmi, IL | $659,628 |
| Scholarships TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | Various, IL | $437,966 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Cusd #3 RENOVATE ENTIRE HOME EC LAB WITH COMMERCIAL KITCHENS & 5 WORK STATIONS. | Norris City, IL | $386,900 |
| Scholarships TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | Various, IL | $280,160 |
| Carmi Fire Department TO PURCHASE NEW BRUSH TRUCKS, SIDE X SIDE, TANKS AND SKIDS. | Carmi, IL | $195,414 |
| Carmi White County Cusd#5 SECURITY UPGRADES, CHROMEBOOKS, CURRICULUM UPGRADE, BANK UNIFORMS, QUEST SPEAKERS, CHAIRS. | Carmi, IL | $193,750 |
| Southeastern Illinois College TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM & NEW SIGNAGE AT THE CARMI CAMPUS. | Harrisburg, IL | $148,074 |
| Carmi White County Cusd#5 TO PROVIDE CHILDREN A RECOVERY AND SUMMER READING PROGRAM.TO UPDATE THE CURRICULUM SUBSCRIPTION. | Carmi, IL | $123,343 |
| White County Ambulance Service TO PROVIDE A NEW POWER LOAD SYSTEM AND TWO AUTO PULSE SYSTEMS. | Carmi, IL | $110,701 |
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation PURCHASE BACKUP GENERATORS FOR CARMI CLINIC. | Eldorado, IL | $108,759 |
| White County Ambulance Service RED CROSS TRAINING & PAY OFF LOAN ON AMBULANCE. | Carmi, IL | $104,218 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Cusd #3 SECURITY UPGRADE AND TECH PROJECTORS FOR CLASSROOMS. | Norris City, IL | $84,786 |
| Carmi White County Cusd#5 READING PROGRAM,TO UPDATE CURRICULUM SUBSCRIPTION & INSTALL BOOK VENDING MACHINES IN ELEM. SCH. SUBS | Carmi, IL | $71,694 |
| White County Senior Center PROVIIDE NOT MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. | Carmi, IL | $60,000 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Cusd #3 TO PROVIDE A SOUND AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. | Norris City, IL | $58,136 |
| White County 4h NEW LIGHTING, FANS, BLEACHERS, UPDATES TO THE LIVESTOCK BARN. | Carmi, IL | $50,100 |
| Carmi Compassion Center FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH A NEW BUILDING. | Carmi, IL | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Illinois College TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM & NEW SIGNAGE AT THE CARMI CAMPUS. | Harrisburg, IL | $49,721 |
| Optical Academy VISION PROGRAM FOR NCOE & CWC SCHOOLS EYE SCREENING, EXAMS AND GLASSES. | Clifton, NJ | $31,500 |
| The Guardian Center TO PURCHASE NEW VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR ABUSED CHILDREN. | Carmi, IL | $30,000 |
| Southeastern Illinois College TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM. | Harrisburg, IL | $26,000 |
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation TO PURCHASE 2020 FORD ESCAPE TO TRANSPORT LAB WORK. | Eldorado, IL | $26,000 |
| Carmi Fire Department TO PROVIDE GEAR, HOSES, AND RADIOS. | Carmi, IL | $24,256 |
| Carmi Fire Department TO PURCHASE NEW LETTERING, LIGHTS AND RADIOS FOR TRUCKS. | Carmi, IL | $12,948 |
| White County Sheriff TO PURCHASE AED EQUIPMENT FOR SQUAD CARS. | Carmi, IL | $11,158 |
| Norris City Fire Department TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, FOAM PACKS, EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE BLANKETS. | Norris City, IL | $10,694 |
| Safe Haven PAY SUPPORT STAFF FOR WOMEN'S HOMELESS SHELTER. | Mt Carmel, IL | $10,000 |
| White County Sheriff TOWARD PURCHASE OF NEW PATROL CARS. | Carmi, IL | $10,000 |
| Carmi Police Department TOWARD PURCHASE OF FLOCK CAMERAS. | Carmi, IL | $10,000 |
| Crossville Fire Department TOWARD EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. | Crossville, IL | $10,000 |
| White County Ceo TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STARTING A BUSINESS. | Carmi, IL | $10,000 |
| Grayville Senior Center PROVIDE HOT MEALS FOR SENIORS. | Grayville, IL | $8,000 |
| Sic Trade Certificates TRADE CERTIFICATE TRAINING | Harrisburg, IL | $6,000 |
| White County 4h NEW LIGHTING, FANS, BLEACHERS, UPDATES TO THE LIVESTOCK BARN. | Carmi, IL | $5,000 |
| Carmi Christmas Elves DISPLAY SIGN AT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. | Carmi, IL | $25 |
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