United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation
To operate for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the charitable purposes of the united states junior chamber of commerce and its member organizations by providing financial assistance and support for charitable programs and activities that promote leadership development and growth.
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $129K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $129K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,453
- +111.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129,453
- +111.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $129,453
- Total assets
- $3,925,112
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United States Junior Chamber of Commerce ($129K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $22K (2023) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Chesterfield, MO | — | $129,453 |
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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 | $3,925,112 | $185,835 | $194,833 | $129,453 | 1 | $169,716 |
| 2024 | $3,572,190 | $137,836 | $115,485 | $61,132 | 1 | $137,836 |
| 2023 | $3,285,638 | $114,793 | $61,427 | $22,233 | 1 | $99,575 |
| 2022 | $2,902,188 | $107,652 | $105,069 | $54,415 | 1 | $90,574 |
| 2021 | $3,377,524 | $213,508 | $88,334 | $28,785 | 1 | $164,072 |
| 2020 | $3,013,520 | $133,512 | $143,796 | $84,000 | 1 | $130,056 |
About United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Chesterfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $129K. Net investment income was $170K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Benny Ellerbe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benny Ellerbe
President
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Wallace
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Scott Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Danley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Palmer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Parrish
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Kolaz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dawkins
Director
On filings since 2021
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Tobin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Seidel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Greenlee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don E. Jones
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raj Nadkarni
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bussa
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Thomas J. Clear III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Newlyn Wing (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Margo Dirkson (2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Wutzke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Earl Sawyer (2020) — Director
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 United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $129K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
How large is United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186K.
What is United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Chesterfield, MO. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation operate?
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5593547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
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