John Ullrich Foundation Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker DECATUR, IL EIN: 37-6279232

The John Ullrich Foundation Trust is a private independent foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. The foundation is structured as a trust with Busey Trust Company serving as trustee. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and has been tax-exempt since July 1990.

Key facts about John Ullrich Foundation Trust

EIN: 37-6279232
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,307,774
Grants made (2024): 39
Average grant: $33,533
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $7,193,122
Primary geography: Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who John Ullrich Foundation Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John Ullrich Foundation Trust's 39 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (29 grants), Springfield, IL (3 grants), Mattoon, IL (2 grants) and Sullivan, IL (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.2M

-7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+7.2% YoY

Grant Count

+8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

-1.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Ullrich Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. Based on grant activity, the foundation supports general charitable causes with a focus on education and community development in the Decatur area.

Grantmaking

The foundation distributed $1,219,481 in total giving according to the most recent available data. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Decatur, Illinois and the surrounding Macon County area.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1.3M (100%)

Share of all 39 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Missouri

Cities

DecaturMattoonSullivanSpringfieldArcolaForsythNormalCharlestonMonticelloMt ZionSt Louis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $7,763,958
Total Giving: $1,219,481
Revenue: $1.38 million
Expenses: $1.71 million
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term commitment to grantmaking.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,193,122	$7,763,958	$8,094,412
Revenue	$1,318,198	$1,384,246	$1,118,793
Expenses	$1,889,034	$1,714,700	$1,497,810
Qualifying Distributions	$1,329,977	$1,243,188	$980,674
Net Investment Income	$758,871	$912,146	$599,149
Distributable Amount	$1,324,644	$1,335,304	$1,229,959

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

159 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Lake Land Community Colle ($172,500), Richland Community Colleg ($155,000), Illinois Amish Heritage Center ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LAKE LAND COMMUNITY COLLE MATTOON, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$172,500
RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEG DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$155,000
ILLINOIS AMISH HERITAGE CENTER ARCOLA, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$100,000
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$100,000
WOODFORD HOMES INC DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$60,000
MACON RESOURCES DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$50,000
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY FUND DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$42,677
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DECATUR DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$40,000
THINKWELL MAKERSPACE DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$39,100
HUMANE SOCIETY OF DECATUR & MACON DECATUR, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE	$35,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Busey Trust Company serves as trustee of the foundation, located at 130 N Water Street, Decatur, IL 62523.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John Ullrich Foundation Trust fund?

How do I apply for a grant from John Ullrich Foundation Trust?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** The foundation distributed $1,219,481 in total giving according to the most recent available data. Recent grants include: • $20,000 to American Red Cross (Decatur, IL) • $15,000 to Baby Talk (Decatur, IL) • $5,000 to Beautify Decatur Coalition (Decatur, IL) • $5,000 to Boy Scouts of America (Decatur, IL) The foundation supports general charitable purposes across multiple sectors including community service, youth development, and environmental beautification.

Where does John Ullrich Foundation Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Decatur, Illinois and the surrounding Macon County area.

What size grants does John Ullrich Foundation Trust award?

In 2024, John Ullrich Foundation Trust awarded 39 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John Ullrich Foundation Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Ullrich Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.