Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cherry Valley, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $364,300 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $52,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$364,300
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$52,800
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $437,230 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 13 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $364,300 | 16 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $289,300 |
| Arizona | 5 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Foundation | General | $52,800 |
| Discovery Center Museum of Rockford Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Rockford Park District Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | To ensure it can stay open & provide programming to the community. | $50,000 |
| Burpee Museum of Natural History | General | $45,000 |
| Wisdom Sports & Scholars | General | $40,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | General | $15,000 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary | General | $10,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | General | $10,000 |
| Tubac Pickleball Club | General | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $10,000 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding | General | $5,000 |
| Music Academy Foundation | Artistic | $5,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz Humane Society | General | $5,000 |
| Stars of Light Stepping Stones | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne M Brubaker
- Steven Brubaker
- Jay Baker
- Erin Beto
Questions people ask
Does Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust give?
$364,300 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne M Brubaker (Trustee), Steven Brubaker (Trustee), Jay Baker (Trustee) and Erin Beto (Trustee).
What does Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.