James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust
The James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Muncie, Indiana. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Indiana, including cemeteries, a school corporation, a 4-H club, a YMCA, a church, and community organizations.
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust gave $58K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,510
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,228
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $858,279
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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.
How to apply to James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305
Phone: (765) 747-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reitenour Cemetery Inc ($13K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $60K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reitenour Cemetery Inc Ridgeville, IN | General Operations | $13,000 |
| Randolph Central School Corp Winchester, IN | General Operations | $12,200 |
| Randolph County 4-H Club Inc Future Need s Committee Winchester, IN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Woodlawn Cemetery Farmland, IN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Randolph County YMCA Winchester, IN | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Lawndale Cemetery Association Ridgeville, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Lynn Friends Church Lynn, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Bear Creek Cemetery Ridgeville, IN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Randolph County Historical Society Inc Winchester, IN | General Operations | $2,310 |
| Randolph County United Mission Winchester, IN | General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858,279 | $76,279 | $205,243 | $57,510 | 11 | $69,829 | $71,824 | $53,595 |
| 2024 | $986,225 | $362,225 | $70,426 | $53,447 | 8 | $65,745 | $357,872 | $55,232 |
| 2023 | $695,461 | $28,127 | $62,279 | $46,880 | 12 | $58,206 | $24,448 | $49,982 |
| 2022 | $729,683 | $30,107 | $64,461 | $48,577 | 13 | $60,193 | $26,271 | $51,018 |
| 2021 | $764,122 | $58,859 | $73,423 | $59,951 | 14 | $70,077 | $55,513 | $56,384 |
| 2020 | $778,998 | $30,460 | $26,102 | $15,648 | 2 | — | $27,372 | $50,147 |
| 2019 | $774,640 | $54,944 | $57,856 | $43,812 | 8 | — | $51,143 | $50,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $54K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for general operations at organizations including cemeteries, educational and youth organizations, a YMCA, a church, and historical and community groups.
The Randolph County YMCA describes itself as a charitable human and community service organization serving children, teens, women, and men. It says its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave 11 grants totaling $57,510. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest awards included $13,000 to Reitenour Cemetery Inc. and $12,200 to Randolph Central School Corp., both for general operations. Other awards included $10,000 to Randolph County 4-H Club Inc Future Need and $4,000 to Randolph County YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's only listed officer is First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$13K (2024) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: First Merchants Private Wlth Adviso (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $13K, to First Merchants Private Wealth Advi ORS (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust
How much does James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust give each year?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust gave $58K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 8 grants.
What is James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,228, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust give grants?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, IN (5 grants) and Ridgeville, IN (3 grants).
Does James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Reitenour Cemetery Inc ($13,000), Randolph Central School Corp ($12,200) and Randolph County 4-H Club Inc Future Need s Committee ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust reported $858K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for general operations at organizations including cemeteries, educational and youth organizations, a YMCA, a church, and historical and community groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's EIN?
James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6121896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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