Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to local schools, community organizations, and a hospital foundation.
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust at a glance
In short: Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust gave $13K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 82% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $12,540
- +285.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,140
- +110.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Robson - Fchs Guidance Departm
Mailing address: 300 W King, Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: (618) 842-9008
Email: lorirobson@fchsmules.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fairfield Community High School ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The listed recipients were in Fairfield and other nearby Illinois communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 9% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 263% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $13K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Community High School Fairfield, IL | Clothing Program | $2,000 |
| Kids in Motion Fairfield, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Fairfield, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Fairfield Public School District #112 Fairfield, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Geff Community School District #14 Geff, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Jasper CCSD #17 Fairfield, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| New Hope CCSD #6 Fairfield, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| North Wayne Unit District #200 Cisne, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wayne City Cusd #100 Wayne City, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wayne County 4H Fairfield, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $-3 | $12,629 | $12,540 | 11 | $12,540 | $20 | $136 |
| 2025 | $12,632 | $1,963 | $4,108 | $3,250 | 6 | $3,550 | $1,913 | $650 |
| 2024 | $14,777 | $244 | $2,918 | $1,625 | 5 | $1,988 | $502 | $776 |
| 2023 | $17,451 | $1,158 | $4,224 | $3,450 | 6 | $3,788 | $681 | $879 |
| 2022 | $20,517 | $-466 | $5,126 | $4,381 | 8 | $4,698 | $495 | $1,133 |
| 2021 | $26,109 | $1,293 | $2,421 | $1,650 | 4 | $1,976 | $1,206 | $1,402 |
| 2020 | $27,237 | $1,006 | $4,763 | $3,925 | 8 | — | $1,191 | $1,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust reported a distributable amount of $136 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for school operations, a high school clothing program, children’s programming, Thanksgiving food baskets, and a hospital foundation. The hospital foundation describes its own mission as enhancing Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s healthcare services by helping fund equipment, facilities, and public education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust made 11 grants totaling $12,540. Grant amounts ranged from $540 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. Recipients included Fairfield Community High School ($2,000 for a clothing program), Kids in Motion ($2,000 for operations), Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation ($1,000), and several area school districts and community organizations receiving $1,000 each. The Clothesline received $540 for Thanksgiving food baskets.
The 2025 filing described a scholarship application process for students in the current graduating class of Fairfield Community High School. It listed an application form, high school transcript, ACT score, three recommendation letters, employment history, community activities, awards, and goals and objectives as required materials. The advisory committee was to determine the number and amounts of scholarships. These instructions are from a filing marked as the trust’s final return and are not presented as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Fairfield National Bank as trustee and Fairfield Lions Club as advisory committee.
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fairfield National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$299 (2020) → $44 (2026)
Fairfield Lions Club
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $44, to Fairfield National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust
How much does Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust give each year?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust gave $13K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 6 grants.
What is Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's typical grant size?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,140, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust give grants?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust 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 Fairfield, IL (8 grants).
Does Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's largest grantees?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Fairfield Community High School ($2,000), Kids in Motion ($2,000) and Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for school operations, a high school clothing program, children’s programming, Thanksgiving food baskets, and a hospital foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust reported a distributable amount of $136 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's EIN?
Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1307095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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