Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burlington, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $140K. Net investment income was $117K.
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,062
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,062
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,062
- Total assets
- $2,907,624
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quad City Animal Welfare Center ($140K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2022) to $142K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quad City Animal Welfare Center Milan, IL | Animal Welfare | $140,062 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,907,624 | $154,321 | $180,674 | $140,062 | 1 | $140,062 | $117,459 | $141,980 |
| 2023 | $2,907,801 | $251,644 | $179,851 | $141,587 | 1 | $141,587 | $58,368 | $140,062 |
| 2022 | $2,841,164 | $316,643 | $160,645 | $114,786 | 1 | $114,786 | $80,899 | $141,587 |
| 2021 | $2,978,966 | $3,004,851 | $25,885 | — | — | $1,271 | $199,045 | $116,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation is led by Jean Ballinger CPA, Trustee & Tax Prep since 2022 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Ballinger CPA
Trustee & Tax Prep
Trustee → Trustee & Tax Prep, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Jean Ballinger CPA (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation
How much does Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 1 grant.
How large is Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation?
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (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.
Where does Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation operate?
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jean Miletich Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6725647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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