John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc
The organization's mission is to protect and maintain the physical condition, and preserve the architectural and historical integrity of the real property in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, commonly known as samara. Also to increase the public awareness of samara and the important contribution to Indiana and American architecture made by frank lloyd wright.
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,110,046
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $271,669
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $235,016
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $283,288
- +75.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $440K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright Home | $440,029 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,110,046 | $271,669 | $283,288 | — | — | $235,016 |
| 2024 | $13,013,878 | $8,500,059 | $161,419 | — | — | $160,592 |
| 2023 | $4,305,895 | $309,820 | $1,129,847 | — | — | $239,405 |
| 2022 | $5,331,005 | $244,768 | $595,816 | $440,029 | 1 | $223,061 |
| 2021 | $6,279,032 | $155,107 | $141,233 | $59,971 | 1 | $136,663 |
| 2020 | $5,581,484 | $104,521 | $71,020 | — | — | $93,486 |
| 2019 | $5,196,755 | $1,560,075 | $84,880 | — | — | $104,993 |
About John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc is a public charity, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $235K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc is led by J. Marshall Davis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Marshall Davis
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Ward
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Knebel
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Burger
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Rotar
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madonna Wagner
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Davis (2019–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Deceased
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 John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc
How large is John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc?
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.
Where does John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc operate?
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc's EIN?
John E Christian Family Memorial Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1871610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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