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John T Cherry Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CARBONDALE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Doug Cherry. It holds total assets of $152K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $182K in 2011 to $266K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. According to available records, John T Cherry Foundation Inc. has made 64 grants totaling $76K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $23K in 2020 to $15K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $39K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $475 to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John T Cherry Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, TN, FL.
John T Cherry Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $76K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $475 to $5K.
John T Cherry Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John T Cherry Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CARBONDALE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T Cherry | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas M Cherry | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane C Davis | SECRETARYTREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$15K
Total Assets
$266K
Fair Market Value
$266K
Net Worth
$266K
Grants Paid
$15K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$76K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Marion, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| CenterstoneCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Project HopeCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Harlan, IA | $500 | 2022 |
| Shriners HospitalCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Southern IlCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Kids For ChristCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Freeburg, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Survivor Empowerment CenterCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan MinistriesCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Poshard FoundationCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carterville, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Mission QuestCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Wheaton, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Tyler, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Senior Adult ServicesCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Tampa, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinincCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Foundation For Barnes-Jewish HospCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Saint Louis, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| Midwest MissionCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Pawnee, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Marion Medical MissionCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Marion, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Vienna High SchoolCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Vienna, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Bos Girls Clubs Of Southern IllinCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| The Womens CenterCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Carbondale, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| St Judes Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2020 |
| Operation SmileCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Virginia Beach, VA | $2K | 2020 |