John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Po Box Chica, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $12K.
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,258
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,258
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,258
- Total assets
- $96,359
- +8.0% 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 S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muscular Dystrophy Association ($3K).
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 S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund gives
- Giving grew 185% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $3K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,258 |
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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 | $96,359 | $13,698 | $6,588 | $3,258 | 1 | $5,216 | $12,419 | $5,683 |
| 2024 | $89,260 | $4,176 | $6,772 | $2,800 | 1 | $5,080 | $2,534 | $5,538 |
| 2023 | $91,937 | $787 | $5,317 | $1,238 | 1 | $3,626 | $1,688 | $5,188 |
| 2022 | $96,390 | $5,340 | $7,752 | $1,145 | 1 | $5,410 | $2,985 | $5,503 |
| 2021 | $98,805 | $6,375 | $8,731 | $2,164 | 1 | — | $4,073 | $6,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $1K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund
How much does John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund give each year?
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund?
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund operate?
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund's EIN?
John S and Jennie a Erikson Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6948485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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