Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyCherry Valley, Illinois · EIN 36-3768220 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$364K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Foundation | Dekalb, IL | General | $52,800 |
| Discovery Center Museum of Rockford Inc | Rockford, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Rockford Park District Foundation | Rockford, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | Rockford, IL | To ensure it can stay open & provide programming to the community. | $50,000 |
| Burpee Museum of Natural History | Rockford, IL | General | $45,000 |
| Wisdom Sports & Scholars | Tumacacori, AZ | General | $40,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | Rockford, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary | Green Valley, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | Rockford, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Tubac Pickleball Club | Tubac, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding | Harvard, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Music Academy Foundation | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $5,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz Humane Society | Nogales, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Stars of Light Stepping Stones | Rockford, IL | General | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,300 | 16 |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $437,230 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102454
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3768220
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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