John L Berberich Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Pontiac, IL EIN: 88-4280881

John L Berberich Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pontiac, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $110K.

Key facts about John L Berberich Charitable Trust

EIN: 88-4280881
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $110,000
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $22,000
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $4,752,266
Primary geography: Illinois (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John L Berberich Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John L Berberich Charitable Trust's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (95%). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).

How John L Berberich Charitable Trust gives

In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.8M

+47422.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

+120.0% YoY

Grant Count

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

-56.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L Berberich Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $751 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John L Berberich Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $105K (95%)

Colorado $5K (5%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Illinois

Cities

ChicagoBloomingtonGoldenNormalPontiac

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,752,266	$10,000
Revenue	—	$44,582
Expenses	$111,577	$50,000
Qualifying Distributions	$110,000	$50,000
Net Investment Income	—	$44,582
Distributable Amount	$751	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Cancer Society ($75,000), Central Catholic High School ($10,000), Fire Foundation of Central Illinois ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Chicago, IL	DONATION	$75,000
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Bloomington, IL	DONATION	$10,000
FIRE FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS Normal, IL	DONATION	$10,000
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Pontiac, IL	DONATION	$10,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Golden, CO	DONATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas E Herr	Trustee	2	—
Serena M Herr	Trustee	1	—
Sarah E Gilpin	Trustee	1	—
Grace M Herr	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John L Berberich Charitable Trust?

John L Berberich Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pontiac, IL. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John L Berberich Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, John L Berberich Charitable Trust holds $4.8M in total assets. It awarded 5 grants totaling $110K in 2024.

Where does John L Berberich Charitable Trust operate?

John L Berberich Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois.

What size grants does John L Berberich Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, John L Berberich Charitable Trust awarded 5 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John L Berberich Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John L Berberich Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $751 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John L Berberich Charitable Trust's EIN?

John L Berberich Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4280881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.