The Backlund Charitable Trust
The Backlund Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Quincy, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $169K.
The Backlund Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Backlund Charitable Trust gave $140K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +66.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $2,913,059
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 The Backlund Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Public Media ($70K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Backlund Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $160K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Public Media Urbana, IL | For the Betterment of Public Broadcasting Content | $70,000 |
| Illinois Valley Public Telecommunication Corporation Peoria, IL | For the Betterment of Public Broadcasting Content | $70,000 |
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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 | $2,913,059 | $189,444 | $166,590 | $140,000 | 2 | $142,307 | $168,661 | $134,796 |
| 2024 | $2,610,218 | $166,792 | $148,794 | $125,800 | 3 | $128,020 | $148,018 | $128,690 |
| 2023 | $2,474,784 | $133,638 | $143,617 | $125,000 | 2 | $127,115 | $117,136 | $115,881 |
| 2022 | $2,263,174 | $65,672 | $181,322 | $160,000 | 3 | $161,841 | $43,614 | $124,184 |
| 2021 | $2,933,253 | $142,015 | $160,638 | $140,000 | 2 | $141,575 | $122,952 | $141,415 |
| 2020 | $2,774,065 | $214,162 | $126,577 | $110,000 | 2 | — | $41,805 | $112,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Backlund Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Backlund Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Backlund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mahair
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Backlund Charitable Trust
How much does The Backlund Charitable Trust give each year?
The Backlund Charitable Trust gave $140K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 3 grants.
How large is The Backlund Charitable Trust?
The Backlund Charitable Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Backlund Charitable Trust operate?
The Backlund Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Backlund Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Backlund Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6308098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Backlund Charitable 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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