John Juenger Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
John Juenger Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fairfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,725 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $33,907. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,725
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$33,907
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,977 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,957 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $62,977 | 12 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $72,725 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fairfield National Bank- Trust Depa 220 E Main Street, Fairfield, IL 62837 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 842-2109, trust@fairfieldcommunitybank.com |
| What to submit | Completed application with verification of charitable/governmental status and documentation of proposed use of grant funds |
| Deadlines | No specific deadline as applications are reviewed on quarterly basis by advisory committee |
| Restrictions | No limitations on grants. Advisory committee determines grantees and amounts. |
What John Juenger Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $72,725 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Education scholarships | $33,907 |
| Baptist Children's Home and Family Services | Operations | $4,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Fbc bus ministry | $4,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Church building fund | $4,000 |
| Safe Haven of Mt Carmel | Operations | $4,000 |
| Wayne County Volunteers for Youth | Operations | $4,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Education scholarship | $3,500 |
| First Baptist Church | Operations | $3,000 |
| Compassion Pregnancy Center | Operations | $3,000 |
| Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen | Operations | $2,318 |
Officers and trustees
- Fairfield National Bank
Questions people ask
Does John Juenger Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadline as applications are reviewed on quarterly basis by advisory committee.
How much does John Juenger Charitable Trust give?
$72,725 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs John Juenger Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Fairfield National Bank (Trustee).
What does John Juenger Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.