Mary J Brummer Trust
The mary j. Brummer trust u/a 8/26/05 d/b/a mearl and laura kinsel, leo and mary brummer memorial trust was established under the declaration of trust of mary j. Brummer dated august 26, 2005. It became operative upon the death of mary j. Brummer on august 1, 2006. The sole purpose of the mearl and laura kinsel, leo and mary brummer memorial trust is to provide income to st. Thomas the apostle roman catholic church of newton, Illinois, to be expended for the benefit of the individual parish.
Mary J Brummer Trust at a glance
In short: Mary J Brummer Trust gave $69K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,609
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,609
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $68,609
- Total assets
- $3,001,889
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Mary J Brummer Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Thomas the Apostle Church ($69K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 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 Mary J Brummer Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $77K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Apostle Church Newton, IL | Religious & Educatio | $68,609 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,001,889 | $171,997 | $93,200 | $68,609 | 1 | $171,997 |
| 2024 | $2,677,356 | $242,586 | $100,706 | $76,907 | 1 | $242,586 |
| 2023 | $2,568,698 | $37,575 | $88,135 | $67,821 | 1 | $37,575 |
| 2022 | $2,424,272 | $105,366 | $85,171 | $65,074 | 1 | $105,366 |
| 2021 | $2,818,945 | $145,498 | $78,443 | $57,933 | 1 | $145,498 |
| 2020 | $2,635,992 | $104,623 | $79,289 | $59,780 | 1 | $104,623 |
| 2019 | $2,499,113 | $104,522 | $81,694 | $61,060 | 1 | $104,522 |
About Mary J Brummer Trust
Based on IRS filings
Mary J Brummer Trust is a public charity, based in Newton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $69K. Net investment income was $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary J Brummer Trust's only listed officer is Peoples State Bank Melisa Griffith, Trust Officer on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peoples State Bank Melisa Griffith
Trust Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peoples State Bank (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $13K, to Peoples State Bank Melisa Griffith (Trust Office).
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Brummer Trust
How much does Mary J Brummer Trust give each year?
Mary J Brummer Trust gave $69K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 1 grant.
How large is Mary J Brummer Trust?
Mary J Brummer Trust reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
Where does Mary J Brummer Trust operate?
Mary J Brummer Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Mary J Brummer Trust's EIN?
Mary J Brummer Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7016175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mary J Brummer Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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