Julia Pierson Trust is a private foundation based in Carrollton, Illinois. The trust was established in 1987 and operates as a scholarship-granting organization focused on supporting students in its local community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
66
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to award scholarships to graduates of Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1 in Carrollton, Illinois. The trust's funding priorities center on education and scholarships for student financial aid.
Grantmaking
Julia Pierson Trust distributes scholarships with typical award amounts ranging from $500 to $2,866. Based on the most recent fiscal year data available, the foundation awarded total grants of $128,425 to $151,000 annually. The median grant amount is approximately $2,000.
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust's funding is limited to Illinois, specifically supporting graduates of Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1 in Carrollton, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $2,652,521
Annual Giving: $128,425 to $151,000 (most recent fiscal year)
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 29, 133 N Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016-0029
- Telephone: 217-942-5244
- EIN: 37-6321165
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,652,521 | $2,489,242 | $2,621,609 |
| Revenue | $318,414 | $39,775 | $-80,076 |
| Expenses | $155,135 | $172,142 | $253,699 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $131,735 | $150,664 | $231,553 |
| Net Investment Income | $295,029 | $47,201 | $35,099 |
| Distributable Amount | $136,937 | $130,417 | $142,466 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of trustees:
- Pamela Painter, Trustee
- E. Neal Gillingham, Trustee
- Stanley Roberts, Trustee
- Patrick Copley, Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA PAINTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $150 |
| STANLEY ROBERTS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $150 |
| PATRICK COPLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $150 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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