John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 is a private foundation, based in Canton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $777K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $175K.
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 at a glance
In short: John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 gave $68K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,600
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,800
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,800
- Total assets
- $776,768
- +15.8% vs 2024
- 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.
Who John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Humane Society of Fulton County ($54K). Together the top 2 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $83K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Fulton County Canton, IL | Animal Well Being | $54,080 |
| Illinois Conservation Foundation Springfield, IL | Nature Preservation | $13,520 |
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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 | $776,768 | $184,789 | $78,763 | $67,600 | 2 | $67,600 | $174,534 | $69,384 |
| 2024 | $670,879 | $41,981 | $71,433 | $61,302 | 2 | $61,302 | $32,230 | $67,524 |
| 2023 | $699,670 | $40,170 | $71,560 | $62,600 | 2 | $62,600 | $31,210 | $61,398 |
| 2022 | $731,499 | $45,780 | $77,426 | $67,000 | 2 | $67,000 | $36,964 | $62,632 |
| 2021 | $763,403 | $79,205 | $99,606 | $83,000 | 2 | $83,000 | $70,113 | $67,284 |
| 2020 | $783,823 | $40,717 | $64,618 | $56,000 | 2 | — | $32,422 | $60,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057's only listed officer is Midamerica National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Midamerica National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
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 $10K, to Midamerica National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057
How much does John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 give each year?
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 gave $68K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
How large is John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057?
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 reported $777K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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 John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 operate?
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057's EIN?
John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6381267. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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