Wilbur a McClain Trust
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Wilbur a McClain Trust at a glance
In short: Wilbur a McClain Trust gave $34K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,971
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,986
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,986
- Total assets
- $1,152,129
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wilbur a McClain Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Methodist Church of Enfield ($21K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wilbur a McClain Trust gives
- Giving grew 50% 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 $23K (2022) to $38K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church of Enfield Enfield, IL | Ongoing Operation of the Church | $20,936 |
| Enfield Township Cemetery Enfield, IL | Maintenance of Cemetery | $13,035 |
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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 | $1,152,129 | $-21,180 | $54,090 | $33,971 | 2 | $-21,286 |
| 2024 | $1,227,399 | $60,058 | $56,023 | $36,099 | 2 | $59,934 |
| 2023 | $1,223,364 | $57,507 | $43,788 | $25,584 | 2 | $57,386 |
| 2022 | $1,209,645 | $42,783 | $41,377 | $22,698 | 2 | $42,550 |
| 2021 | $1,208,239 | $88,762 | $50,514 | $30,529 | 2 | $88,606 |
| 2020 | $1,169,991 | $-81,583 | $58,586 | $37,747 | 2 | $-81,636 |
About Wilbur a McClain Trust
Based on IRS filings
Wilbur a McClain Trust is a public charity, based in Carmi, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wilbur a McClain Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill Dewitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
David Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Terry Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
John Carter
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Terry Russell (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wilbur a McClain Trust
How much does Wilbur a McClain Trust give each year?
Wilbur a McClain Trust gave $34K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
How large is Wilbur a McClain Trust?
Wilbur a McClain Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wilbur a McClain Trust operate?
Wilbur a McClain Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Wilbur a McClain Trust's EIN?
Wilbur a McClain Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6026866. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wilbur a McClain 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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