Private foundation · EIN 83-6406448 · Cherry Valley, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John D Brubaker Charitable Tr

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: 6 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $175K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$1.3M
Median grant
$175K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Mindhaven NfpRockford, ILGeneral$500K
University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, ILGeneral$325K
Rockford PromiseRockford, ILGeneral$200K
Natural Land InstituteRockford, ILGeneral$150K
Boys & Girls Club of RockfordRockford, ILGeneral$145K
Lorenzos HouseChicago, ILGeneral$5,000

About this foundation

John D Brubaker Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Cherry Valley, Illinois, administered in care of John D Brubaker, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 D Brubaker Charitable Tr 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 D Brubaker Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 6 grants, a median of $175K.

Where does John D Brubaker Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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