This is a small, highly local philanthropic fund centered in Robinson, IL that prioritizes basic needs and seasonal support for children and families in Crawford County and nearby towns. Its grants largely fund food pantries, holiday assistance programs (Toys for Tots, Christmas baskets, Shop with a Cop), local Elks-related crippled children activities, and a handful of religious and youth-serving groups. The foundation favors practical, program-level donations that address immediate community needs rather than large capital projects or national initiatives.
A clear pattern in the Robinson IL Elks Crippled Children Commission Irrevocable Charitable’s recent giving is its repeated support for weekend nutrition and local food pantries. The foundation’s largest listed grants include $5,500 to Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Chu in 2024 and again in 2025, alongside $5,500 to Lawrence Crawford in 2025. That combination points to a funder that backs practical, community-based aid year after year rather than one-off special projects. Its grants are concentrated in Robinson and nearby Crawford County towns, with recurring support for food assistance, holiday baskets, youth-serving organizations, and Elks-related children’s work. Recent recipients include Crawford County Cares, Robinson Food Pantry, Palestine Food Pantry, Oblong Food Pantry, and Children’s Care Corp. The foundation also gives to municipal and civic groups such as the City of Robinson and the Robinson Senior Center, suggesting a broad local orientation within a very small geographic footprint. The grant record shows an emphasis on direct service. Many awards are tied to basic needs, seasonal support, and local charitable programming for children, families, and older adults in the surrounding communities.
Food security is a central thread in the foundation’s giving. In 2025, it gave $3,500 to Robinson Food Pantry, $3,500 to Palestine Food Pantry, and $3,500 to Oblong Food Pantry, with additional grants of $3,000 to both Robinson Food Pantry and Palestine Food Pantry in 2024. It also supported Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Chu with $5,500 in both 2024 and 2025, showing repeat support for meal-related programming. Seasonal assistance is another visible area. The foundation awarded $3,000 to Bpo Christmas Basket in 2025, 2024, and 2023 for Christmas dinners for needy households. Children’s services appear through grants such as $3,600 to Children’s Care Corp in 2024 and $3,000 in 2025, as well as support for Elks Club National Foundation. Civic and community support also appears in grants to the City of Robinson and Robinson Senior Center.
Typical grants cluster at small-dollar levels: the p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $2,000, and p75 is $3,500. The recent record shows repeat support across multiple years for several recipients, including Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Chu, Lawrence Crawford, Bpo Christmas Basket, and Redeeming Love Ministries. That pattern indicates recurring local relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grants appear to be discretionary charitable donations, often for restricted local purposes such as holiday dinners or community services.
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$57K
$59K
Most grants fall between $1K and $4K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$4K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Distributed small-to-moderate grants concentrated geographically in Crawford County and neighboring towns, with many repeat annual or multi-installment gifts to the same local nonprofits and seasonal programs rather than large one-off awards.
Notable grantees: Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Church, Robinson / Palestine / Oblong Food Pantries, Robinson Toys for Tots (and other local Toys for Tots chapters), Robinson Elks Crippled Children / Elks Club National Foundation, Redeeming Love Ministries
The giving footprint is entirely local and entirely in Illinois. All listed grants go to U.S. recipients, and 100% of grants are to recipients in the HQ state, Illinois. Robinson appears frequently, with additional recipient cities including Palestine, Oblong, and Newton. The pattern centers on Crawford County communities and nearby towns, with no out-of-state or international distribution in the grant record.
The grant record centers on food assistance, seasonal help, children’s services, and local civic support. Recent examples include food pantries in Robinson, Palestine, and Oblong; Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Chu; Bpo Christmas Basket; Children’s Care Corp; and the Robinson Senior Center.
The typical grant size is small and local: p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $2,000, and p75 is $3,500. Recent awards also include several grants at $3,000 to $5,500, which places most gifts in a modest operating-support range.
No. The grant data shows 56 grants in the United States, with 100% of grants going to recipients in Illinois. The distribution is fully local, with recipient towns including Robinson, Palestine, Oblong, and Newton.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Nutrition on Weekends Methodist Chu, Lawrence Crawford, Bpo Christmas Basket, and Redeeming Love Ministries. That suggests the foundation often renews support for local organizations rather than making only one-time awards.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recorded activity is charitable grantmaking to organizations and community groups.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU | ROBINSON, IL | $5,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| LAWRENCE CRAWFORD | ROBINSON, IL | $5,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CRAWFORD COUNTY CARES | ROBINSON, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ELKS CLUB NATIONAL FOUNDATION | ROBINSON, IL | $3,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY | PALESTINE, IL | $3,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY | ROBINSON, IL | $3,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| OBLONG FOOD PANTRY | OBLOLNG, IL | $3,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CITY OF ROBINSON | ROBINSON, IL | $3,250 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON SENIOR CENTER | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CHILDREN'S CARE CORP | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY |
| ERBA | NEWTON, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CRAWFORD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | ROBINSON, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CC REC CENTER | ROBINSON, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| SHOP WITH A COP | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2025 | DONATION |
| HUTSONVILLE TOYS FOR TOTS | HUTSONVILLE, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| OBLONG TOYS FOR TOTS | OBLONG, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ROBINSON, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| PALESTINE TOYS FOR TOTS | PALESTINE, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| FLAT ROCK TOYS FOR TOTS | FLAT ROCK, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU | ROBINSON, IL | $5,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| LAWRENCE CRAWFORD | ROBINSON, IL | $4,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ERBA | NEWTON, IL | $4,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| CHILDREN'S CARE CORP | ROBINSON, IL | $3,600 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ELKS CLUB NATIONAL FOUNDATION | ROBINSON, IL | $3,600 | 2024 | DONATION |
| COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION & BEATIFIC | ROBINSON, IL | $3,250 | 2024 | DONATION |
| PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY | PALESTINE, IL | $3,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2024 | CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY |
| OBLONG FOOD PANTRY | OBLOLNG, IL | $3,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| REDEEMING LOVE MINISTRIES | OBLONG, IL | $2,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| SHOP WITH A COP | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| OBLONG TOYS FOR TOTS | OBLONG, IL | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| PALESTINE TOYS FOR TOTS | PALESTINE, IL | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| HUTSONVILLE TOYS FOR TOTS | HUTSONVILLE, IL | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| FLAT ROCK TOYS FOR TOTS | FLAT ROCK, IL | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU | ROBINSON, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON ELKS CRIPPLED CHILDREN | ROBINSON, IL | $4,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| LAWRENCE CRAWFORD | ROBINSON, IL | $4,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION & BEATIFIC | ROBINSON, IL | $3,250 | 2023 | DONATION |
| BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET | ROBINSON, IL | $3,000 | 2023 | CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY |
| REDEEMING LOVE MINISTRIES | OBLONG, IL | $2,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| OBLONG FOOD PANTRY | OBLOLNG, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY | PALESTINE, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ERBA | NEWTON, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| SHOP WITH A COP | ROBINSON, IL | $1,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU
$5,500DONATION
LAWRENCE CRAWFORD
$5,500DONATION
CRAWFORD COUNTY CARES
$5,000DONATION
ELKS CLUB NATIONAL FOUNDATION
$3,500DONATION
PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY
$3,500DONATION
ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY
$3,500DONATION
OBLONG FOOD PANTRY
DONATION
CITY OF ROBINSON
$3,250DONATION
ROBINSON SENIOR CENTER
$3,000DONATION
CHILDREN'S CARE CORP
$3,000DONATION
BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET
$3,000CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY
ERBA
$2,000DONATION
CRAWFORD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$2,000DONATION
CC REC CENTER
$2,000DONATION
SHOP WITH A COP
$1,500DONATION
ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,500DONATION
HUTSONVILLE TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
OBLONG TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
$1,000DONATION
PALESTINE TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
FLAT ROCK TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU
$5,500DONATION
LAWRENCE CRAWFORD
$4,500DONATION
ERBA
$4,000DONATION
CHILDREN'S CARE CORP
$3,600DONATION
ELKS CLUB NATIONAL FOUNDATION
$3,600DONATION
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION & BEATIFIC
$3,250DONATION
PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY
$3,000DONATION
BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET
$3,000CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY
OBLONG FOOD PANTRY
$3,000DONATION
ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY
$3,000DONATION
REDEEMING LOVE MINISTRIES
$2,000DONATION
ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,500DONATION
SHOP WITH A COP
$1,500DONATION
OBLONG TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
PALESTINE TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
HUTSONVILLE TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
FLAT ROCK TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,000DONATION
NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS METHODIST CHU
$5,000DONATION
ROBINSON ELKS CRIPPLED CHILDREN
$4,500DONATION
LAWRENCE CRAWFORD
$4,000DONATION
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION & BEATIFIC
$3,250DONATION
BPO CHRISTMAS BASKET
$3,000CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR NEEDY
REDEEMING LOVE MINISTRIES
$2,000DONATION
ROBINSON TOYS FOR TOTS
$1,500DONATION
OBLONG FOOD PANTRY
$1,500DONATION
PALESTINE FOOD PANTRY
$1,500DONATION
ROBINSON FOOD PANTRY
$1,500DONATION
ERBA
$1,500DONATION
SHOP WITH A COP
$1,500DONATION