James W Lundberg Philanthropic Trust
Preselected recipients only
James W Lundberg Philanthropic Trust is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$47,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $49,500 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 7 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 7 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
James W Lundberg Philanthropic 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sentencing Project | support qualified programs | $15,000 |
| A4TE Education Fund | support qualified programs | $12,000 |
| National Coalition Against Censorship | support qualified programs | $7,000 |
| Innocence Project | support qualified programs | $7,000 |
| Jimmy Carter Center | support qualified programs | $3,000 |
| Equal Justice Institute | support qualified programs | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity McLean County Illinois | support qualified programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn K Waits
- G Timothy Leighton
Questions people ask
Does James W Lundberg Philanthropic Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James W Lundberg Philanthropic Trust give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs James W Lundberg Philanthropic Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn K Waits (Trustee) and G Timothy Leighton (Co-Trustee).