Binns Charitable Fund Inc
Binns Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Oak Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $3K.
Binns Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Binns Charitable Fund Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), top state Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $26,303
- -49.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,758
- -42.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,004
- Primary geography
- Colorado (48% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Binns Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Wings Guatemala ($13K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Binns Charitable Fund Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $52K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Guatemala Pueblo, CO | Medical relief | $12,500 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center Chicago, IL | medical relief | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | medical relief | $2,200 |
| Erie Family HealthCare Chicago, IL | medical relief | $2,004 |
| Intervarsity Madison, WI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Cru Orlando, FL | Religious | $850 |
| Calvary Memorial Church Oak Park, IL | Religious | $249 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,124 | $26,508 | $26,303 | 7 | $26,303 | $3,119 | $725 |
| 2021 | $23,845 | $13,294 | $52,324 | $52,169 | 8 | $52,169 | $13,294 | $2,179 |
| 2020 | $62,875 | $10,068 | $19,337 | $19,010 | 6 | — | $10,068 | $2,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Binns Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $725 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Binns Charitable Fund Inc is led by Helen Binns, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Helen Binns
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Duane Binns
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Reiter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Binns Charitable Fund Inc
How much does Binns Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
Binns Charitable Fund Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $52K across 8 grants.
What is Binns Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Binns Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,004, and its average grant was $3,758, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Binns Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
Binns Charitable Fund Inc's top state is Colorado, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (37%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Binns Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Binns Charitable Fund Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Relief" (4 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Binns Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Binns Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Wings Guatemala ($12,500), Lawndale Christian Health Center ($7,500) and Samaritan's Purse ($2,200), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Binns Charitable Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Binns Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $725 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Binns Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
Binns Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4304586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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