James Millikin Trust a
James Millikin Trust A is a private foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. Established in 1910, the trust operates as an independent foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$773K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's giving priorities center primarily on higher education. The foundation also supports activities in philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services, with a geographic emphasis on Illinois.
Grantmaking
James Millikin Trust A distributes grants across education and social services sectors. Recent grant activity shows:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $2,500 to $340,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Illinois, with a particular emphasis on the Decatur area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $18,936,421
- Total Revenues: $2,939,332
- Total Expenses: $927,329
- Investment Income and Dividends: $548,394
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $2,390,938
Contact Information:
- Address: 132 S Water St Ste 610, Decatur, IL 62523-1066
- Telephone: 217-429-2391
- EIN: 37-0661226
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is governed by three trustees:
- Edward Elliott
- Troy Swinford
- David Weber
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $9,150 |
| DAN MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $9,000 |
| EDWARD ELLIOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,700 |
| DAVID TYROLT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $9,000 |
| DANA RAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $9,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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