Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Shannon, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $522K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $31K.
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust gave $41K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $41,000
- +24.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,500
- +24.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $522,351
- -2.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Polo Area Senior Services Inc ($21K). Together the top 2 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 122% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $41K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polo Area Senior Services Inc Polo, IL | General Fund | $21,000 |
| Polo Public Library District Polo, IL | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $522,351 | $42,984 | $55,343 | $41,000 | 2 | $43,415 | $31,265 | $35,617 |
| 2025 | $534,710 | $29,665 | $44,355 | $33,000 | 2 | $35,325 | $20,635 | $33,312 |
| 2024 | $549,400 | $12,536 | $42,578 | $32,000 | 2 | $34,115 | $5,874 | $31,526 |
| 2023 | $579,442 | $20,898 | $34,500 | $24,000 | 2 | $25,775 | $12,173 | $30,832 |
| 2022 | $593,044 | $28,423 | $50,359 | $38,000 | 2 | $39,555 | $18,617 | $35,014 |
| 2021 | $614,980 | $48,887 | $42,541 | $32,000 | 2 | — | $38,437 | $33,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Janssen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlyse Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust
How much does Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust give each year?
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust gave $41K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust?
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust reported $522K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust operate?
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust's EIN?
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6320746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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