Irma F Barsnes Trust
Irma F Barsnes Trust is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $46K.
Irma F Barsnes Trust at a glance
In short: Irma F Barsnes Trust gave $250K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $125K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $249,829
- +2017.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $124,915
- +2017.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $124,915
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Irma F Barsnes Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Passavant Area Hosp Assoc ($208K). Together the top 2 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Irma F Barsnes Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $250K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Passavant Area Hosp Assoc Jacksonville, IL | General Operating | $208,191 |
| Hebron Cemetery Association Jacksonville, IL | General Operating | $41,638 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $47,715 | $257,063 | $249,829 | 2 | $254,880 | $45,641 | $7,087 |
| 2020 | $7,174 | $6,992 | $15,547 | $11,796 | 2 | — | $4,132 | $10,686 |
| 2019 | $7,525 | $5,089 | $15,858 | $10,690 | 2 | — | $819 | $11,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irma F Barsnes Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irma F Barsnes Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $418 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $418, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Irma F Barsnes Trust
How much does Irma F Barsnes Trust give each year?
Irma F Barsnes Trust gave $250K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
Where does Irma F Barsnes Trust operate?
Irma F Barsnes Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Irma F Barsnes Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Irma F Barsnes Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Irma F Barsnes Trust's EIN?
Irma F Barsnes Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6026493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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