J Paul Yost Trust
J Paul Yost Trust is a private foundation, based in Pontiac, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $877K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $51K.
J Paul Yost Trust at a glance
In short: J Paul Yost Trust gave $51K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,500
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,313
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $876,709
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% 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 J Paul Yost Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Potniac ($16K). Together the top 6 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Paul Yost Trust gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 340% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Potniac Pontiac, IL | Community Improvement | $15,500 |
| Pontiac Township High School Music Dept Pontiac, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Pontiac Public Library Pontiac, IL | Education | $6,000 |
| First Presbysterian Church of Pontiac Pontiac, IL | Community Improvement | $6,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Greater Livingston County Arts Council Pontiac, IL | Community Improvement | $3,000 |
| Futures Unlimited Pontiac, IL | Community Improvement | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $876,709 | $139,991 | $53,840 | $50,500 | 8 | $50,500 | — | — |
| 2024 | $888,903 | $129,442 | $50,839 | $50,000 | 9 | $100,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $859,490 | $151,375 | $52,163 | $49,100 | 8 | $49,100 | — | — |
| 2022 | $837,931 | $164,424 | $199,190 | $100,000 | 11 | $100,000 | $65,234 | $29,400 |
| 2021 | $850,450 | $98,498 | $69,178 | $19,500 | 4 | $19,500 | $48,883 | $35,837 |
| 2020 | $716,018 | $118,980 | $107,881 | $42,500 | 6 | — | $53,645 | $33,764 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Paul Yost Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Diaz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Robert Sear
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Ronald K Fellheimer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Eric Hoover
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Tiffany Lucas
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: William Cole (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John C Purnell (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to Robert Sear (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Paul Yost Trust
How much does J Paul Yost Trust give each year?
J Paul Yost Trust gave $51K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 9 grants.
What is J Paul Yost Trust's typical grant size?
J Paul Yost Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,313, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Paul Yost Trust give grants?
J Paul Yost Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pontiac, IL (6 grants).
Does J Paul Yost Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on J Paul Yost Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Improvement" (4 grants).
Who are J Paul Yost Trust's largest grantees?
J Paul Yost Trust's largest 2025 grantees include City of Potniac ($15,500), Pontiac Township High School Music Dept ($10,000) and Pontiac Public Library ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Paul Yost Trust?
J Paul Yost Trust reported $877K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is J Paul Yost Trust's EIN?
J Paul Yost Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6274704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–propublica_summary.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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