Private foundation · EIN 37-6279232 · Decatur, Illinois

John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $21K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$1.3M
Median grant
$21K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Land Community ColleMattoon, ILGeneral charitable$150K
Richland Community CollegDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$130K
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$115K
Illinois Amish Heritage CenterArcola, ILGeneral charitable$75K
The Baby FoldNormal, ILGeneral charitable$75K
United Way of Decatur and Mid-IllinDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$64K
Willow Tree MissionsMonticello, ILGeneral charitable$59K
Decatur Family YMCADecatur, ILGeneral charitable$58K
Boys & Girls Club of DecaturDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$40K
Friends of the Lincoln Square TheatDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$40K
Little Theatre on the SquareSullivan, ILGeneral charitable$40K
Humane Society of Decatur & MaconDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$35K
Macon ResourcesDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$34K
Hshs St John's HospitalSpringfield, ILGeneral charitable$26K
Baby TalkDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$25K
Catholic CharitiesDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$25K
Decatur Public Schools FoundationDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$25K
Hshs St Mary's FoundationDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$25K
Children's Museum of IllinoisDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$22K
Girl Scouts of Central IllinoisDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$22K
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon, ILGeneral charitable$21K
Pawprint MinistriesDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$20K
Salvation ArmyDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$20K
Boys Scouts of AmericaDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$15K
Decatur Cares Rescue MinistriesDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$15K
Decatur Parks FoundationDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$15K
Energy Assistance FoundationDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$15K
Mt Zion Il Ceo ProgramMount Zion, ILGeneral charitable$15K
Decatur Area Arts CouncilDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$11K
Encore Developmental ServicesClinton, ILGeneral charitable$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesSpringfield, ILGeneral charitable$10K
Special Olympics of IllinoisDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$10K
God's Shelter of LoveDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$9,600
Midwest Sight FoundationDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$7,500
Beautify Decatur CoalitionDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$7,000
Shemilah Community Outreach CenterDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$7,000
Educ Center for the Visually ImpairSpringfield, ILGeneral charitable$5,470
Sunshine Supplies for TeachersForsyth, ILGeneral charitable$5,000
The Inc SpotDecatur, ILGeneral charitable$5,000
Alzheimer's AssociationSpringfield, ILGeneral charitable$1,619

About this foundation

John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee is a private grantmaking foundation in Decatur, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 40 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee give?

Illinois (40 grants), per its latest filing.

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