St Johns Area Community Fund
The primary activity of st. Johns area community fund (SJACF)is to support initiatives in our area that lead to social, educational and economic advances for our citizens and community.
St Johns Area Community Fund at a glance
In short: St Johns Area Community Fund gave $66K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,391
- -88.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,598
- -94.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,310
- Total assets
- $250,439
- +102.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who St Johns Area Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of St Johns ($37K). Together the top 4 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2025) to $593K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of St Johns St Johns, MI | Construct Playground | $37,386 |
| Various 5000 | — | $10,620 |
| Clinton County Arts Council St Johns, MI | Renvation of Band SH | $10,000 |
| St Johns Public Schools St Johns, MI | Various Activity Sup | $8,385 |
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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 | $250,439 | $216,926 | $89,329 | $66,391 | 4 | $46 |
| 2024 | $124,003 | $492,383 | $625,221 | $593,281 | 2 | $6,774 |
| 2023 | $245,631 | $149,182 | $29,387 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $141,984 | $118,852 | $25,412 | — | — | — |
About St Johns Area Community Fund
Based on IRS filings
St Johns Area Community Fund is a public charity, based in St Johns, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $46.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Johns Area Community Fund is led by Edward Jackson, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Jackson
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Beaman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Koenigsknecht
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Barrett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Peters IV
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Truitt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Jackson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Purtill
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Peterson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Abraham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Upton
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Goodman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Nobis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Alan Harr (2022–2024) — President
- Former: John Sirrine (2022–2024) — Volunteer Executive Director
- Former: Kenneth Perrin (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Nobis (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia Zuker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Warren Faloon (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lillian Sackrider (2023) — Director
- Former: Denise Palmer (2022) — Director
- Former: Jake Lasceski (2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Denovich (2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Jessica Smith (2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Schloegl (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 St Johns Area Community Fund
How much does St Johns Area Community Fund give each year?
St Johns Area Community Fund gave $66K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $593K across 2 grants.
What is St Johns Area Community Fund's typical grant size?
St Johns Area Community Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,310, and its average grant was $16,598, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does St Johns Area Community Fund give grants?
St Johns Area Community Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Johns, MI (3 grants).
Does St Johns Area Community Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on St Johns Area Community Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is St Johns Area Community Fund?
St Johns Area Community Fund reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is St Johns Area Community Fund's EIN?
St Johns Area Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4739594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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