BJB Family Charitable Trust
BJB Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $465K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $20K.
BJB Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: BJB Family Charitable Trust gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,960
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,987
- +75.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $464,970
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BJB Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missionary Sisters ($15K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How BJB Family Charitable Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionary Sisters Bryn Maur, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charites of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Support Tornado Relief | $5,000 |
| Cooperative For Education Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $960 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,970 | $26,995 | $24,167 | $20,960 | 3 | $22,624 | $19,938 | $26,616 |
| 2024 | $462,197 | $20,153 | $33,587 | $15,960 | 4 | $18,826 | $18,185 | $25,462 |
| 2023 | $475,631 | $938,142 | $26,734 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,724 | $459,962 | $13,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BJB Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BJB Family Charitable Trust is led by Don Brinkman, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don Brinkman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 BJB Family Charitable Trust
How much does BJB Family Charitable Trust give each year?
BJB Family Charitable Trust gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is BJB Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
BJB Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,987, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BJB Family Charitable Trust give grants?
BJB Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (24%).
Does BJB Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of BJB Family Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is BJB Family Charitable Trust?
BJB Family Charitable Trust reported $465K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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 BJB Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
BJB Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6751313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work BJB Family Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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