The John D and Minnie R

Private foundation · Grantmaker Libertyville, IL EIN: 36-3388493

The John D and Minnie R is a private foundation, based in Libertyville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $210K.

The John D and Minnie R at a glance

In short: The John D and Minnie R gave $380K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$380,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
8
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$47,500
+0.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$35,000
Total assets
$5,027,292
-5.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Illinois (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The John D and Minnie R funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

University of Illinois Foundation: $150KUniversity of IllinoisFoundation$150KMidtown-Metro Achievement Centers: $50KMidtown-Metro AchievementCenters$50KThe Buoniconti Fund: $50KThe Buoniconti Fund$50KCrohn's Colitis Foundation: $40KCrohn's Colitis Foundation$40KCatholic Charities Archdiocese Chic: $30KCatholic Charities ArchdioceseChic$30KShirley Ryan AbilityLab: $20KShirley Ryan AbilityLab$20KLittle City Foundation: $20KLittle City Foundation$20KMultiple Sclerosis Ass'n of America: $20KMultiple Sclerosis Ass'n ofAmerica$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($150K). Together the top 8 received $380K.

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K7$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 35 (63%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoCherry HillPalatineUrbanaDes PlainesMiamiNew York

How The John D and Minnie R gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$200K$400K$600K6 grants2020 6 grants2021 7 grants2022 8 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2020) to $425K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $380K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, ILTo aid students with disabilities$150,000
Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers Chicago, ILSupport student programs$50,000
The Buoniconti Fund Miami, FLSupport research to cure paralysis$50,000
Crohn's Colitis Foundation Des Plaines, ILSupport research and programs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease$40,000
Catholic Charities Archdiocese Chic Chicago, ILSupport those in need$30,000
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Chicago, ILSupport rehabilitation programs$20,000
Little City Foundation Palatine, ILChildren's Residential Program$20,000
Multiple Sclerosis Ass'n of America Cherry Hill, NJSupport for those living with MS$20,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$5,027,292$259,908$429,228$380,0008$380,000$210,004$385,329
2023$5,300,819$264,149$422,230$380,0008$380,000$218,089$359,096
2022$5,381,428$197,994$483,113$425,0007$425,000$144,251$375,047
2021$5,841,562$940,267$433,495$370,0006$370,000$883,892$421,840
2020$5,142,091$295,126$395,186$340,0006—$235,711$368,642

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John D and Minnie R reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The John D and Minnie R's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James D Adducci

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert C Keeley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • V George Maliekel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Melissa Brunette retd (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John D and Minnie R

How much does The John D and Minnie R give each year?

The John D and Minnie R gave $380K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 8 grants.

What is The John D and Minnie R's typical grant size?

The John D and Minnie R's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $47,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The John D and Minnie R give grants?

The John D and Minnie R gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).

Does The John D and Minnie R give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The John D and Minnie R's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The John D and Minnie R's largest grantees?

The John D and Minnie R's largest 2024 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($150,000), Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers ($50,000) and The Buoniconti Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The John D and Minnie R?

The John D and Minnie R reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is The John D and Minnie R's EIN?

The John D and Minnie R's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3388493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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