The Litchfield Community Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Litchfield, IL EIN: 61-6309615

The Litchfield Community Trust is a private foundation, based in Litchfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.

Key facts about The Litchfield Community Trust

In short: The Litchfield Community Trust gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 61-6309615
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026): $39,942
Grants made (2026): 2
Average grant: $19,971
Median grant: $19,971
Primary geography: Virginia (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+768.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+768.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Litchfield Community Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Litchfield Community Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $36K (91%)

Missouri $4K (9%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois Missouri Texas Virginia

Cities

Kansas CitySouthlakeLos AltosAddisonLitchfieldPurcellville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $64K (2020). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

The largest 2026 recipient was Intercessors for America ($36K). Together the top 2 received $40K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Intercessors for America Purcellville, VA	General Funding	$36,342
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO	General Funding	$3,600

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Metric	2026	2025	2024
Total Assets	—	$42,488	$48,067
Revenue	$1,005	$1,331	$1,208
Expenses	$43,493	$6,910	$31,163
Qualifying Distributions	$39,942	$4,600	$28,600
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$1,056	$2,230	$3,105

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 28, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Litchfield Community Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

Julie Nimmons

Distribution Committee Member

On filings since 2020

No compensation reported
Ken Nimmons

Distribution Committee Member

On filings since 2023

No compensation reported

Former officers (10)

Former: Bradley Virgin (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: David Pritchard (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Jerome Epplin (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Joann Anderson (2020–2022) — Trustee
Former: John Hanafin (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Kent Redfern (2020–2022) — Trustee
Former: Lonnie Laughlin (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Marilyn Wandling (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Nancy Krefft (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member
Former: Nancy Titsworth (2020–2022) — Distribution Committee Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Litchfield Community Trust

How much does The Litchfield Community Trust give each year?

The Litchfield Community Trust gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 2 grants.

Where does The Litchfield Community Trust operate?

The Litchfield Community Trust has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Virginia.

How much is The Litchfield Community Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Litchfield Community Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Litchfield Community Trust's EIN?

The Litchfield Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6309615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

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

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