Edward Whinnery Trust

DECATUR, IL EIN: 37-6358659

Edward Whinnery Trust is a private foundation, based in DECATUR, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $156K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$104K

-10.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-10.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Whinnery Trust reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Edward Whinnery Trust

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $596K (100%)

States

Illinois

Cities

Decatur

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,067,529	$2,057,621	$2,116,049
Revenue	$157,352	$96,831	$60,503
Expenses	$147,881	$155,859	$182,919
Qualifying Distributions	$146,101	$154,168	$177,918
Net Investment Income	$155,572	$95,140	$69,948
Distributable Amount	$166,136	$148,431	$152,498

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of Decatur ($61,000), Pawprint Ministries ($8,400), Decatur Parks Foundation ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DECATUR DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FOR MED ASSIST PROGRAM; FAITH IN ACTION, STRONG FOR LIFE, ELDERLY GDN & ELDERCARE.	$61,000
DECATUR FAMILY YMCA DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULT (AOA) PROGRAMS	$6,000
DECATUR PARKS FOUNDATION DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO FIT 3 PROGRAM	$7,500
DOVE INC DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FORMERLY DMCOC) DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
MACON RESOURCES INC DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$6,000
SALVATION ARMY DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTIBUTION	$5,000
PAWPRINT MINISTRIES DECATUR, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$8,400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BUSEY BANK	TRUSTEE	5	$38,351

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Edward Whinnery Trust?

As of 2024, Edward Whinnery Trust holds $2.1M in total assets with $157K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $104K in 2024.

Where does Edward Whinnery Trust operate?

Edward Whinnery Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Edward Whinnery Trust award?

In 2024, Edward Whinnery Trust awarded 8 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edward Whinnery Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward Whinnery Trust reported a distributable amount of $166K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.