John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $312K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $17K.
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,390
- +171.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,390
- +171.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,390
- Total assets
- $312,010
- -7.0% 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 September 2026.
Who John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chaddock ($37K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust gives
- Giving grew 178% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $11K (2020) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaddock Quincy, IL | General Operating | $37,390 |
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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 | $312,010 | $22,007 | $45,359 | $37,390 | 1 | $39,549 | $16,653 | $16,681 |
| 2024 | $335,473 | $41,303 | $21,574 | $13,760 | 1 | $15,928 | $35,733 | $16,685 |
| 2023 | $315,751 | $22,436 | $31,837 | $21,876 | 1 | $24,862 | $17,511 | $16,193 |
| 2022 | $325,400 | $4,952 | $21,837 | $13,461 | 1 | $15,547 | $3,513 | $17,226 |
| 2021 | $342,313 | $52,043 | $23,221 | $15,128 | 1 | $17,276 | $46,272 | $19,076 |
| 2020 | $313,518 | $24,758 | $20,071 | $11,418 | 1 | — | $19,620 | $16,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $5K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust
How much does John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust give each year?
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust?
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust reported $312K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust operate?
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust's EIN?
John RAU Gaumer Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6120725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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