John R Sommer Foundation
The John R Sommer Foundation is a private foundation based in Loves Park, Illinois. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John R Sommer Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $47,701
- -17.2% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $5,005
- +45400.0% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $14,900
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John R Sommer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7758 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111-3308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John R Sommer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
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
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,054 |
| Billie Roberts Rockford, IL | Community Benefit | $357 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $47,701 | $5,005 | — | — | — | $14,900 | $5 | — |
| 2020 | $57,596 | $11 | $3,426 | $3,411 | 15 | — | $11 | $2,928 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported making 15 grants totaling $3,411. Its 2021 filing reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2021 filing listed John R Sommer Jr as President and David M Lonsway as Secretary.
John R Sommer Foundation is led by John R Sommer Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John R Sommer Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M Lonsway
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 R Sommer Foundation
How large is John R Sommer Foundation?
John R Sommer Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
How do I apply for a grant from John R Sommer Foundation?
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John R Sommer Foundation's EIN?
John R Sommer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6166311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does John R Sommer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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