Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust
To provide cash to the Kewanee Public Park District to fund activities for the youth of the city of Kewanee, Illinois
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust at a glance
In short: Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust gave $83K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,854
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,854
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,854
- Total assets
- $1,192,801
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kewanee Park District ($83K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $83K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kewanee Park District Kewanee, IL | Provide cash for youth activities | $82,854 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,192,801 | $82,854 | $82,854 | $82,854 | 1 | $82,854 |
| 2023 | $1,146,068 | $53,157 | $53,157 | $53,157 | 1 | $53,157 |
| 2022 | $1,083,810 | $52,896 | $51,676 | $51,676 | 1 | $52,896 |
| 2021 | $1,244,650 | $61,750 | $61,750 | $61,750 | 1 | $61,750 |
| 2020 | $1,157,660 | $39,530 | $39,530 | $39,530 | 1 | $39,530 |
About Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust
Based on IRS filings
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kewanee, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $83K. Net investment income was $83K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust is led by Stephen Brackett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Brackett
President
Commissioner → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Dwyer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Heberer
Commissioner
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Kapacinskas
Vice President
Commissioner → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichelle Morey
Commissioner
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Haga
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Heberer
Commissioner
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andrew Verstraete (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Christy Jackson-Ehnle (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jacquelyn Verscha (2020–2021) — Commissioner
- Former: Brian Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: James Powell (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Brackett (2020) — Commissioner
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust
How much does Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust give each year?
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust gave $83K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust?
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What is Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust?
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kewanee, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust operate?
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust's EIN?
Emerit E Baker Public Park Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1940692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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