James Millikin Trust a
James Millikin Trust a is a private foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. In 2025, it awarded 13 grants totaling $827,520; its filing states that awards are restricted to educational and charitable organizations located within the city of Decatur.
James Millikin Trust a at a glance
In short: James Millikin Trust a gave $828K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $827,520
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,655
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,780,116
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James Millikin Trust a
- How to Apply
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Contact Mr. Chris Siudyla. Application information is provided in the trust brochure. The filing states that awards are restricted to educational and charitable organizations located within the city of Decatur, Illinois.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Chris Siudyla
Mailing address: 132 South Water Street Suite 610, Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 428-0948
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James Millikin Trust a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Millikin University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $812K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 72 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The trust’s stated award restriction is educational and charitable organizations located within the city of Decatur.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James Millikin Trust a open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $84K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $773K (2024) to $859K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $828K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $200,000 |
| Crossing Healthcare Decatur, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Richland Comm College Foundation Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $125,000 |
| Decatur Public Schools Foundation Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $93,204 |
| Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $91,500 |
| Decatur Family YMCA Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $75,000 |
| United Way of DECATUR&MID-Illinois Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum of Illinois Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $25,000 |
| Decatur Community Tennis Foundation Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $21,847 |
| God's Shelter of Love Decatur, IL | Charitable/Educational | $5,730 |
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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 | $18,780,116 | $880,613 | $1,036,918 | $827,520 | 13 | $880,131 | $723,826 | $961,293 |
| 2024 | $18,936,421 | $2,939,332 | $927,329 | $772,902 | 14 | $823,863 | $2,835,866 | $876,094 |
| 2023 | $16,924,418 | $946,354 | $947,892 | $794,738 | 13 | $845,280 | $843,742 | $822,822 |
| 2022 | $16,925,956 | $-229,806 | $1,054,362 | $859,200 | 17 | $914,199 | $304,985 | $851,164 |
| 2021 | $18,210,124 | $1,922,287 | $1,004,822 | $802,000 | 15 | $844,832 | $1,762,297 | $955,188 |
| 2020 | $17,292,659 | $1,702,519 | $967,527 | $833,241 | 14 | — | $1,603,443 | $840,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Millikin Trust a reported a distributable amount of $961K 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 went to educational and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Millikin University describes its mission as preparing students for professional success, democratic citizenship, and a meaningful personal life through education. Decatur Public Schools Foundation says it promotes public education by making funds available for approved grants. Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy describes its work as serving at-risk youth and families through strength-based, trauma-informed services. God’s Shelter of Love says it provides food, clothing, and emergency shelter for homeless families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $827,520. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest awards were $200,000 to Millikin University, $150,000 to Crossing Healthcare, $125,000 to Richland Community College Foundation, $93,204 to Decatur Public Schools Foundation, and $91,500 to Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sam Johnson, Dan McGuire, Edward Elliott, David Tyrolt, Dana Ray, and Juanita Morris as trustees.
James Millikin Trust a's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Tyrolt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Edward Elliott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Sam Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2020) → $9K (2025)
Dan McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $9K (2025)
Dana Ray
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Juanita Morris
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lucy Murphy (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Troy Swinford (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Weber (2020) — Treasurer
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 $9K, to Sam Johnson (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James Millikin Trust a
How much does James Millikin Trust a give each year?
James Millikin Trust a gave $828K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $773K across 14 grants.
What is James Millikin Trust a's typical grant size?
James Millikin Trust a's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $63,655, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James Millikin Trust a that year got $80K on average.
Where does James Millikin Trust a give grants?
James Millikin Trust a gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (13 grants).
Does James Millikin Trust a give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on James Millikin Trust a's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable/Educational" (10 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are James Millikin Trust a's largest grantees?
James Millikin Trust a's largest 2025 grantees include Millikin University ($200,000), Crossing Healthcare ($150,000) and Richland Comm College Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James Millikin Trust a?
James Millikin Trust a reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $880K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $961K (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 does James Millikin Trust a fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to educational and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Millikin University describes its mission as preparing students for professional success, democratic citizenship, and a meaningful personal life through education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James Millikin Trust a?
Contact Mr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James Millikin Trust a's EIN?
James Millikin Trust a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0661226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- 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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