Private foundation · EIN 88-4280881 · Pontiac, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John L Berberich Charitable Trust

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: 7 grants paid, $203K total, median $12K. 71% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$203K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in IL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILDonation$75K
Central Catholic High SchoolBloomington, ILDonation$70K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMinneapolis, MNDonation$25K
Catholic Diocese of PeoriaPeoria, ILDonation$12K
Fire Foundation of Central IllinoisNormal, ILDonation$10K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNDonation$10K
St Mary's SchoolPontiac, ILDonation$1,200

By state: Illinois 5 · Minnesota 2

About this foundation

John L Berberich Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pontiac, Illinois, administered in care of Thomas E Herr, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 L Berberich Charitable Trust 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 L Berberich Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $203K across 7 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does John L Berberich Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (5 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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