The John D Brubaker Family Foundation
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cherry Valley, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $567K.
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The John D Brubaker Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $221K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,325,000
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $220,833
- +97.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $31,201,676
- +3.5% 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 John D Brubaker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Mindhaven NFP ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 21 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John D Brubaker Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 769% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% 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 $150K (2020) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mindhaven NFP Rockford, IL | General | $500,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL | General | $325,000 |
| Rockford Promise Rockford, IL | General | $200,000 |
| Natural Land Institute Rockford, IL | General | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rockford Rockford, IL | General | $145,000 |
| Lorenzos House Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $31,201,676 | $3,837,912 | $2,661,322 | $1,325,000 | 6 | $2,288,083 | $567,311 | $1,638,466 |
| 2024 | $30,148,564 | $1,072,764 | $1,872,197 | $783,300 | 7 | $1,500,789 | $574,925 | $1,570,671 |
| 2023 | $30,933,959 | $16,980,714 | $1,358,391 | $560,000 | 5 | $1,040,024 | $543,276 | $1,453,135 |
| 2022 | $15,330,870 | $12,196,932 | $906,091 | $152,500 | 2 | $787,106 | $736,005 | $245,949 |
| 2021 | $4,029,164 | $457,288 | $624,925 | $150,000 | 1 | $530,276 | $217,534 | $240,641 |
| 2020 | $4,181,294 | $4,580,024 | $398,730 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $79,244 | $140,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John D Brubaker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay A. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Erin Beto
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$42K (2021) → $30K (2025)
Steven Brubaker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$114K (2022) → $30K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stephen Brubaker (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John D. Brubaker (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Erin Beto (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John D Brubaker Family Foundation
How much does The John D Brubaker Family Foundation give each year?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $783K across 7 grants.
What is The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $175,000, and its average grant was $220,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John D Brubaker Family Foundation give grants?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (4 grants).
Does The John D Brubaker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Mindhaven NFP ($500,000), University of Illinois Foundation ($325,000) and Rockford Promise ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John D Brubaker Family Foundation?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation reported $31.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's EIN?
The John D Brubaker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6406448. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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