The Marine Corps Reserve Association Membership Trust received $1,810.63 in earnings during the fourth quarter of 2024. This is in contrast with $1,753.50 received during the corresponding quarter of 2023, an increase of $57.13. The total earnings total for 2024 is $6,392.79 compared to the actual total earnings of $ 6,106.48 for 2023.
The market value of assets of the Trust as of the end of the day on 31 December 2024 was $207,947.94 compared to $161,255.92 at the end of 31 December 2023, 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%.
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.