JJC Charitable Trust
JJC Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Jasper, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Indiana, including charitable, religious, youth-serving, and community organizations.
JJC Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: JJC Charitable Trust gave $13K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $883.333), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,250
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $883
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $142,159
- +18.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JJC Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing states that applicants should submit a written application describing the charitable purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jjc Charitable Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 477, Jasper, IN 47546
Phone: (812) 482-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JJC Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Meinrad Archabbey ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JJC Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $13K (2025) to $17K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Meinrad Archabbey St Meinrad, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sisters of St Benedict Ferdinand, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Community Food Bank Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dubois County Cares Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mentors for Youth Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St John Bosco Youth Ministries Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| SW in Child Advocacy Center Coal Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of SW Indiana Evansville, IN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dubois County Humane Society Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with JJC Charitable Trust?
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 | $142,159 | $10,682 | $16,030 | $13,250 | 15 | $13,250 | $10,682 | $12,656 |
| 2024 | $120,447 | $136,515 | $18,070 | $17,250 | 16 | $17,250 | $136,515 | $6,558 |
| 2023 | $2,002 | $14,529 | $18,124 | $17,250 | 16 | $17,250 | $5,029 | $6,645 |
| 2022 | $5,597 | $21,930 | $17,978 | $17,250 | 16 | $17,250 | $4,930 | $7,537 |
| 2021 | $1,645 | $16,916 | $16,993 | $16,250 | 20 | $16,250 | $4,916 | $7,741 |
| 2020 | $1,722 | $16,917 | $17,057 | $16,250 | 20 | — | $4,917 | $6,412 |
| 2019 | $1,862 | $16,570 | $16,981 | $16,250 | 20 | — | $4,570 | $7,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JJC Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 include support for organizations whose work spans different activities. For example, the Dubois County Humane Society describes its mission as sheltering and caring for homeless and abandoned animals, providing low-cost spay/neuter certificates, helping shelter animals find permanent homes, and investigating animal abuse and neglect. Friends of the Arts Inc describes its mission as providing musical, theatrical, literary, and art participation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 15 grants totaling $13,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median grant of $500. Notable awards included $2,500 each to Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Sisters of St. Benedict; $1,000 each to Community Food Bank, Dubois County Cares, Mentors for Youth, St John Bosco Youth Ministries, and SW IN Child Advocacy Center Coal; and $500 each to Catholic Foundation of SW Indiana, Dubois County Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and St Vincent de Paul. The filing lists all grant purposes as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John S Chappell and Jane B Chappell as trustees.
JJC Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane B. Chappell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John S. Chappell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about JJC Charitable Trust
How much does JJC Charitable Trust give each year?
JJC Charitable Trust gave $13K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 16 grants.
What is JJC Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
JJC Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $883, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JJC Charitable Trust give grants?
JJC Charitable 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 Jasper, IN (10 grants) and Bloomington, IN (2 grants).
Does JJC Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JJC Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JJC Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
JJC Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Meinrad Archabbey ($2,500), Sisters of St Benedict ($2,500) and Community Food Bank ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JJC Charitable Trust?
JJC Charitable Trust reported $142K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JJC Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose work spans different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JJC Charitable Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JJC Charitable Trust's EIN?
JJC Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1904561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does JJC Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in JJC Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
German American Foundation
Jasper, IN
Assets
$37K
Grants
8
Total Given
$38K
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger
Jasper, IN
Assets
$8.3M
Grants
35
Total Given
$109K
Thomas L Habig Foundation Inc
Jasper, IN
The Thomas L. Habig Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations in Indiana, including youth, education, arts, community-service, and animal-welfare groups. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $2,500; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$788K
Grants
17
Total Given
$45K
Herb Thyen Family Foundation
Jasper, IN
The Herb Thyen Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations in Indiana, including education, local history, human services, disability programs, and the arts. In 2025, its 18 grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $4,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
18
Total Given
$114K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Sanda Hills Equine Center Inc
Jasper, IN
Sanda Hills Equine Center Inc funds horse rescue and equine programs, animal welfare, basic human needs, religious programs, and social issues. In 2024, its grants ranged from $1,950 to $189,695, with a median of $3,000, and went to organizations in several states, chiefly Missouri and New Jersey. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$105.8M
Grants
9
Total Given
$261K
More similar funders
More Funders in Indiana
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from JJC Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
JJC Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?