Edward Whinnery Trust
Edward Whinnery Trust is a private foundation, based in Decatur, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Edward Whinnery Trust at a glance
In short: Edward Whinnery Trust gave $124K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,095
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,512
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,875
- Total assets
- $2,898,574
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Edward Whinnery Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of Decatur ($71K). Together the top 8 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 41 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward Whinnery Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2019) to $138K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Decatur Decatur, IL | Charitable contribution for med assist program; faith in action, strong for life, elderly gdn & eldercare. | $70,500 |
| United Way Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Decatur, IL | Charitable Contibution | $7,500 |
| Decatur Parks Foundation Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution to Fit 3 Program | $6,750 |
| Decatur Area Arts Council Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pawprint Ministries Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution | $4,460 |
| Decatur Family YMCA Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution for Active Older Adult (AOA) Programs | $3,000 |
| Macon Resources Inc Decatur, IL | Charitable Contribution | $1,885 |
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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 | $2,898,574 | $1,017,572 | $172,699 | $124,095 | 8 | $169,359 | $1,015,551 | $165,363 |
| 2024 | $2,067,529 | $157,352 | $147,881 | $103,900 | 8 | $146,101 | $155,572 | $166,136 |
| 2023 | $2,057,621 | $96,831 | $155,859 | $115,669 | 8 | $154,168 | $95,140 | $148,431 |
| 2022 | $2,116,049 | $60,503 | $182,919 | $138,275 | 8 | $177,918 | $69,948 | $152,498 |
| 2021 | $2,236,049 | $200,804 | $163,805 | $121,242 | 9 | $147,238 | $184,237 | $165,310 |
| 2020 | $2,198,248 | $3,349 | $154,999 | $116,775 | 8 | — | $47,204 | $143,941 |
| 2019 | $2,346,594 | $64,323 | $145,508 | $102,715 | 10 | — | $62,419 | $140,889 |
| 2018 | $2,425,877 | $114,628 | $144,132 | $104,800 | 7 | — | $113,101 | $141,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Whinnery Trust reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Whinnery Trust's only listed officer is Busey Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2018 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Busey Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
$34K (2018) → $41K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to Busey Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward Whinnery Trust
How much does Edward Whinnery Trust give each year?
Edward Whinnery Trust gave $124K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 8 grants.
What is Edward Whinnery Trust's typical grant size?
Edward Whinnery Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,875, and its average grant was $15,512, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Whinnery Trust give grants?
Edward Whinnery Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (8 grants).
Who are Edward Whinnery Trust's largest grantees?
Edward Whinnery Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of Decatur ($70,500), United Way ($25,000) and Salvation Army ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Whinnery Trust?
Edward Whinnery Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward Whinnery Trust's EIN?
Edward Whinnery Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6358659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
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