H J Aden Educational Trust
H J Aden Educational Trust is a private foundation, based in Petersburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $1K.
H J Aden Educational Trust at a glance
In short: H J Aden Educational Trust gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $400), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,600
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $29,795
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% 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 H J Aden Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois State University ($400). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How H J Aden Educational Trust gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2020) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal, IL | Tuition Assistance for Shae Bell | $400 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Tuition Assistance for Hayden Vanderweele | $400 |
| Texas Christian Univ Fort Worth, TX | Tuition Assistance for Katherine Scheina | $400 |
| University of Tampa Tampa, FL | Tuition Assistance for Amelia Schoneweis | $400 |
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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 | $29,795 | $1,215 | $2,579 | $1,600 | 4 | $979 | $1,215 | $1,489 |
| 2024 | — | $1,363 | $2,494 | $1,600 | 4 | $2,494 | $1,363 | $1,543 |
| 2023 | $31,929 | $1,097 | $1,696 | $800 | 2 | $1,692 | $1,097 | $1,598 |
| 2022 | $32,889 | $311 | $1,663 | $800 | 2 | $1,663 | $311 | $1,663 |
| 2021 | $34,241 | $117 | $1,665 | $800 | 2 | $1,660 | $117 | $1,723 |
| 2020 | $35,789 | $351 | $1,652 | $800 | 2 | — | $351 | $1,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H J Aden Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H J Aden Educational Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Leinberger
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Duling
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alliance Community Bank
Agent
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Brue (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about H J Aden Educational Trust
How much does H J Aden Educational Trust give each year?
H J Aden Educational Trust gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is H J Aden Educational Trust's typical grant size?
H J Aden Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $400, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H J Aden Educational Trust give grants?
H J Aden Educational Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and Florida (25%).
Does H J Aden Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on H J Aden Educational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is H J Aden Educational Trust?
H J Aden Educational Trust reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $979 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (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 H J Aden Educational Trust's EIN?
H J Aden Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6045619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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