Wayne & Ruth Diehl Charitable Trust (r)
The organization is a private foundation focused on providing general support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to center around community service, education, and youth development, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as universities, YMCA, and local community service clubs. The foundation primarily serves populations in need through grants to educational institutions, youth organizations, and faith-based groups. While it has a notable presence in Illinois, its support also extends to organizations in Florida and other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size Illinois-based community nonprofits (education, youth development, community service, or faith-based groups) seeking modest general operating support and having local ties or introductions.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Illinois or serves the Rockford/region.
- • Mission aligns with past grantees (YMCA/YWCA, Girl Scouts, local universities, community service clubs).
- • Seeks modest unrestricted or general operating support (hundreds to low thousands of dollars).
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or introduction from a trustee or a current grantee.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Illinois (about 77% of dollars) but includes a few out-of-state grants (FL, WI, TN), consistent with a state-level/regional footprint rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 15 distinct independent recipients across education, youth development, faith-based, and service organizations; while many recipients recur year-to-year, the recipient set is broad for a micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows very low turnover (only one new grantee in the latest year) and the foundation's filings state it funds only preselected applicants; absent a public application path, entry for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
