George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank is a private foundation located in Argenta, Illinois. In 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $718,085, all to recipients in Illinois.
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank at a glance
In short: George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank gave $718K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $718,085
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,237
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,904
- Total assets
- $5,445,510
- -8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 E Elm Street PO Box 410, Argenta, IL 62501-0410
Phone: (217) 795-2331
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Argenta-Oreana Public Library ($144K). Together the top 10 received $689K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 65 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2022) to $718K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $718K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Argenta-Oreana Public Library Oreana, IL | General Operating | $143,617 |
| St Mary's Hospital Decatur, IL | General Operating | $143,617 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital Decatur, IL | General Operating | $143,617 |
| Webster Cantrell Hall Decatur, IL | General Operating | $78,989 |
| The Kemmerer Home Assumption, IL | General Operating | $57,446 |
| Argenta United Methodist Church Argenta, IL | General Operating | $43,085 |
| Argenta Presbyterian Church Argenta, IL | General Operating | $35,904 |
| Smith Grove Cemetery Towanda, IL | General Operating | $14,362 |
| Blue Mound Cemetery Blue Mound, IL | General Operating | $14,362 |
| Union Church of Cooksville Cooksville, IL | General Operating | $14,362 |
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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 | $5,445,510 | $367,062 | $853,514 | $718,085 | 13 | $722,129 | $243,420 | $709,578 |
| 2024 | $5,931,962 | $371,228 | $817,205 | $712,078 | 13 | $716,439 | $280,854 | $722,447 |
| 2023 | $6,377,939 | $442,640 | $587,653 | $477,352 | 13 | $480,280 | $343,571 | $715,005 |
| 2022 | $6,522,952 | $373,592 | $459,986 | $352,514 | 13 | $355,839 | $279,694 | $480,677 |
| 2021 | $6,609,336 | $392,721 | $457,318 | $357,070 | 13 | $359,853 | $303,741 | $355,296 |
| 2020 | $6,673,943 | $206,104 | $451,866 | $357,317 | 13 | — | $223,674 | $359,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank reported a distributable amount of $710K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including hospitals, a public library, churches, cemeteries, and other charitable organizations. The grants listed in the filing were designated for general operating support.
Decatur Memorial Hospital, one of the recipients, describes its mission as serving the healthcare needs of Central Illinois through a 280-bed acute care hospital and related facilities providing inpatient, outpatient, and physician services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $718,085. Grant amounts ranged from $7,181 to $143,617, with a median of $35,904.
Among the listed 2025 grants, Argenta-Oreana Public Library, St Mary’s Hospital, and Decatur Memorial Hospital each received $143,617. Webster Cantrell Hall received $78,989, and The Kemmerer Home received $57,446. Each of these grants was for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's only listed officer is The Gerber State Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Gerber State Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $23K, to The Gerber State Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank
How much does George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank give each year?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank gave $718K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $712K across 13 grants.
What is George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's typical grant size?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's median grant in 2025 was $35,904, and its average grant was $55,237, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank give grants?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank 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 (5 grants) and Argenta, IL (2 grants).
Does George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's largest grantees?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's largest 2025 grantees include Argenta-Oreana Public Library ($143,617), St Mary's Hospital ($143,617) and Decatur Memorial Hospital ($143,617), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $722K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $710K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including hospitals, a public library, churches, cemeteries, and other charitable organizations. The grants listed in the filing were designated for general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's EIN?
George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6113187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George H Parr Trust CO The Gerber State Bank accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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