John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee
The John Ullrich Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee at a glance
In short: John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee gave $1.3M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Illinois. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,309,221
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,731
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,475
- Total assets
- $6,790,932
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2025)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 N Water Street, Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 425-8285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Land Community Colle ($150K). Together the top 10 received $806K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 167 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $955K (2022) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Land Community Colle Mattoon, IL | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Richland Community Colleg Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $130,000 |
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $115,000 |
| Illinois Amish Heritage Center Arcola, IL | General Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Baby Fold Normal, IL | General Charitable | $75,000 |
| United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illin Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $64,000 |
| Willow Tree Missions Monticello, IL | General Charitable | $59,000 |
| Decatur Family YMCA Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $57,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Lincoln Square Theat Decatur, IL | General Charitable | $40,000 |
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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 | $6,790,932 | $1,377,316 | $1,779,626 | $1,309,221 | 40 | $1,328,970 | $926,573 | $1,262,136 |
| 2024 | $7,193,122 | $1,318,198 | $1,889,034 | $1,307,774 | 39 | $1,329,977 | $758,871 | $1,324,644 |
| 2023 | $7,763,958 | $1,384,246 | $1,714,700 | $1,219,481 | 36 | $1,243,188 | $912,146 | $1,335,304 |
| 2022 | $8,094,412 | $1,118,793 | $1,497,810 | $954,977 | 27 | $980,674 | $599,149 | $1,229,959 |
| 2021 | $8,473,429 | $1,326,039 | $1,471,116 | $1,044,184 | 25 | $1,044,199 | $896,220 | $1,058,549 |
| 2020 | $8,619,713 | $809,891 | $1,547,576 | $1,154,447 | 32 | — | $414,379 | $1,025,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. Grants went to organizations whose work includes education, child and family services, disability support, health care, and youth development. For example, Millikin University describes its work as preparing students for professional success and democratic citizenship; The Baby Fold says it helps children and families develop hope, courage, and love; and Macon Resources says it provides training and support to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or other disabling conditions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 40 grants totaling $1,309,221. Grant amounts ranged from $1,619 to $150,000, with a median of $21,475. The largest grants included $150,000 to Lake Land Community College, $130,000 to Richland Community College, $115,000 to Millikin University, and $75,000 each to Illinois Amish Heritage Center and The Baby Fold. Each of these grants was designated for general charitable purposes.
Other 2025 recipients included Decatur Family YMCA ($57,500), Boys & Girls Club of Decatur ($40,000), Little Theatre on the Square ($40,000), Macon Resources ($33,750), Baby Talk ($25,000), and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center ($21,450).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's only listed officer is Busey Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Busey Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee
How much does John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee give each year?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee gave $1.3M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 39 grants.
What is John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's typical grant size?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's median grant in 2025 was $21,475, and its average grant was $32,731, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee that year got $34K on average.
Where does John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee give grants?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (27 grants), Springfield, IL (4 grants) and Mattoon, IL (2 grants).
Does John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's largest grantees?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's largest 2025 grantees include Lake Land Community Colle ($150,000), Richland Community Colleg ($130,000) and Millikin University ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. Grants went to organizations whose work includes education, child and family services, disability support, health care, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee?
The foundation makes 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 Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's EIN?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6279232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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