Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $96K.
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr gave $78K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $77,721
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,907
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,907
- Total assets
- $676,454
- +2.2% 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 Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Illinois College ($26K). Together the top 3 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2025) to $78K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | General Operating | $25,907 |
| Passavant Area Hosp Assoc Jacksonville, IL | General Operating | $25,907 |
| Bob Freesen YMCA Jacksonville, IL | General Operating | $25,907 |
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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 | $676,454 | $114,951 | $100,112 | $77,721 | 3 | $79,324 | $95,716 | $91,172 |
| 2025 | $661,706 | $108,157 | $106,200 | $70,182 | 3 | $74,278 | $76,292 | $81,818 |
| 2024 | $659,745 | $36,941 | $92,483 | $70,290 | 3 | $74,196 | $22,152 | $74,086 |
| 2023 | $715,290 | $58,893 | $101,878 | $78,399 | 3 | $82,580 | $40,173 | $74,471 |
| 2022 | $758,274 | $66,557 | $100,671 | $77,031 | 3 | $81,291 | $47,871 | $82,661 |
| 2021 | $792,390 | $73,899 | $98,344 | $76,383 | 3 | — | $54,372 | $81,161 |
| 2020 | $816,835 | $101,077 | $103,740 | $74,688 | 3 | — | $81,611 | $79,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$16K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2020–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $16K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr
How much does Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr give each year?
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr gave $78K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $25,907, and its average grant was $25,907, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr give grants?
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, IL (3 grants).
Does Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr?
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr reported $676K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's EIN?
Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6223216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2020–2025
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