John Beyers Trust
John Beyers Trust is a private foundation, based in Galesburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $7K.
John Beyers Trust at a glance
In short: John Beyers Trust gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,773
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,773
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,773
- Total assets
- $357,700
- -2.3% 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 September 2026.
Who John Beyers Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Strom Center ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 John Beyers Trust gives
- Giving grew 386% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strom Center Monmouth, IL | Charitable | $20,773 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $357,700 | $18,740 | $27,036 | $20,773 | 1 | $21,086 | $6,814 |
| 2023 | $365,996 | $3,759 | $27,685 | $21,785 | 1 | $22,098 | $6,058 |
| 2022 | $389,922 | $-2,561 | $41,079 | $22,375 | 1 | $24,839 | $3,435 |
| 2021 | $433,562 | $31,335 | $13,934 | $4,272 | 1 | $4,746 | $9,338 |
| 2020 | $416,161 | $20,150 | $13,544 | $5,498 | 1 | — | $8,336 |
| 2019 | $409,555 | $19,206 | $13,675 | $6,094 | 1 | — | $6,550 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Beyers Trust's only listed officer is F & M Bank, Fiduciary on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
F & M Bank
Fiduciary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John Beyers Trust
How much does John Beyers Trust give each year?
John Beyers Trust gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is John Beyers Trust?
John Beyers Trust reported $358K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
Where does John Beyers Trust operate?
John Beyers Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is John Beyers Trust's EIN?
John Beyers Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6196772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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