The Marine Corps Reserve Association Membership Trust received $2,119.78 in earnings during the first quarter of 2025. This is in contrast with $1,753.50 received during the corresponding quarter of 2024, an increase of $366.28. The earnings for 2025 are projected to exceed $4,413.
The market value of assets of the Trust as of the end of the day on 31 March 2025 was $222,650. compared to $207,947.94 at the end of 31 December 2024, an increase of $46,692.02 A total of $645.64 was received in Benefactor Dues this quarter.
The outlook for 2025: Already some of the trust holdings have announced increased dividends. Two corporations have already declared increases for the first quarter of 2025. Amgen has announced a 5.8% dividend increase, and WEC Energy has announced a dividend increse of 6.9%. Old Republic Intl Special dividend $450.00
Interested parties may make donations directly to the Trust. Make your check payable to: MCRA Life Membership Trust and mail to:
MCRA Life Membership Trust c/o LtCol Thomas M. Howlett USMCR(Ret) 1370 Fox River Drive De Pere, WI 54115-2403
Questions about the Trust should be submitted to:
LtCol Thomas "LPM" Howlett USMCR(Ret) Founder and Investment Manager lpm.usmc@gmail.com
WHEREAS, the Trustor desires to create an independent organization, in the form of a trust, to provide a continuing source of revenue and support of the Marine Corps Reserve Association through the investment of membership dues and other donations as may be received by this Trust, all within the limitations of Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code.