Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Eagan, MN EIN: 42-6548371

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $752K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $46K.

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust at a glance

In short: Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust gave $34K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$33,817
-4.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
6
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$5,636
-4.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$5,918
Total assets
$751,560
+1.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
Iowa (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2026

University of Iowa Foundation: $8KUniversity of Iowa Foundation$8KSoutheastern Community College Fnd: $8KSoutheastern Community CollegeFnd$8KEpiscopal Diocese of State of IA: $7KEpiscopal Diocese of State ofIA$7KIowa Historical Foundation: $5KIowa Historical Foundation$5KProtestant Episcopal Cathedral Fnd: $3KProtestant Episcopal CathedralFnd$3KChrist Episcopal Church: $2KChrist Episcopal Church$2K

The largest 2026 recipient was University of Iowa Foundation ($8K). Together the top 6 received $34K.

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

Des MoinesBurlingtonIowa CityWashington DCWest Burlington

How Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K6 grants2020 6 grants2021 6 grants2022 6 grants2023 6 grants2024 6 grants2025 6 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2026) to $38K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IAGeneral Operating$8,454
Southeastern Community College Fnd West Burlington, IAGeneral Operating$8,454
Episcopal Diocese of State of IA Des Moines, IAGeneral Operating$6,763
Iowa Historical Foundation Des Moines, IAGeneral Operating$5,073
Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Fnd Washington DC, DCGeneral Operating$3,382
Christ Episcopal Church Burlington, IAGeneral Operating$1,691
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$751,560$57,345$47,932$33,8176$36,487$45,808$39,418
2025$742,313$35,302$48,430$35,2256$37,860$24,622$38,131
2024$755,439$22,202$46,595$33,8606$36,428$14,487$36,116
2023$779,834$43,828$53,930$37,5326$40,139$33,544$36,466
2022$789,943$141,299$48,340$34,1026$36,848$129,618$40,277
2021$697,627$16,618$47,180$35,5656—$6,939$35,908
2020$728,482$34,433$48,800$36,3246—$23,582$37,435

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • US Bank N A

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    $12K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: U S Bank N A (2020–2025) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

US Bank N a — Trustee: $12KUS Bank N aTrustee$12K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust

How much does Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust give each year?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust gave $34K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 6 grants.

What is Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's typical grant size?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,918, and its average grant was $5,636, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust give grants?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (2 grants).

Does Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's largest grantees?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's largest 2026 grantees include University of Iowa Foundation ($8,454), Southeastern Community College Fnd ($8,454) and Episcopal Diocese of State of IA ($6,763), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust reported $752K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's EIN?

Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6548371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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