Mary J Demmon Private Foundation
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Willowbrook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $909K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $49K.
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary J Demmon Private Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,622
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,946
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,506
- Total assets
- $908,683
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% 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 Mary J Demmon Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wind Walkers ($14K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary J Demmon Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Walkers Carbondale, CO | GIFT | $14,435 |
| Univ of IL Vet School Urbana, IL | GIFT | $8,935 |
| Friends of Danada Wheaton, IL | GIFT | $5,935 |
| Illinois Horse Rescue Beecher, IL | GIFT | $4,506 |
| Horse Angels Spencer, IN | GIFT | $4,500 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang New Haven, CT | GIFT | $2,406 |
| Ready Set Ride Plainfield, IL | GIFT | $905 |
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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 | $908,683 | $48,740 | $51,632 | $41,622 | 7 | $41,622 | $48,740 | — |
| 2024 | $838,809 | $80,920 | $50,258 | $40,248 | 8 | $40,248 | $80,920 | — |
| 2023 | $813,572 | $26,952 | $46,564 | $37,264 | 6 | $37,264 | $26,952 | — |
| 2022 | $755,614 | $-1,039 | $60,073 | $48,100 | 7 | $48,100 | $14,091 | — |
| 2021 | $972,610 | $110,662 | $61,849 | $47,408 | 6 | $47,408 | $42,718 | $46,325 |
| 2020 | $959,606 | $46,580 | $60,125 | $46,104 | 6 | — | $46,580 | $43,124 |
| 2019 | $933,514 | $47,241 | $54,287 | $41,816 | 5 | — | $47,241 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation is led by Marc Demmon, President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Demmon
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$250 (2023) → $400 (2025)
Glen Orton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$400 (2025)
David Lyall
Accountant
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$250 (2023) → $400 (2025)
Michael Demmon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$250 (2023) → $400 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Rutz (2019–2024) — Director
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 $400, to Marc Demmon (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Demmon Private Foundation
How much does Mary J Demmon Private Foundation give each year?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,506, and its average grant was $5,946, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary J Demmon Private Foundation give grants?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (35%) and Indiana (11%).
Does Mary J Demmon Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (7 grants).
Who are Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wind Walkers ($14,435), Univ of IL Vet School ($8,935) and Friends of Danada ($5,935), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary J Demmon Private Foundation?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation reported $909K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What is Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's EIN?
Mary J Demmon Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4447921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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