Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 20-6090921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$229K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$2,200
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,925.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defenders Media | West Chicago, IL | Funding of Christian apologetics ministry | $24,000 |
| Foundation for Reasonable Christianity | Newport Beach, CA | Funding of Christian apologetics ministry | $24,000 |
| Reach A Village | Park Forest, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $22,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Higley, AZ | Funding of Christian educational ministry | $14,400 |
| Caring Network Illinois | Glen Ellyn, IL | Funding of womens pregnancy counseling service | $11,000 |
| After Hours Ministry | North Hollywood, CA | Funding of ministry to people involved in sexual exploitation and human trafficking | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Funding of Christian humanitarian organization | $10,000 |
| White River Christian Church | Noblesville, IN | Contributions to General Fund | $7,800 |
| Chapelstreet Church | North Aurora, IL | Contributions to General Fund | $6,825 |
| Cup of Cold Water Ministries | Newark, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $6,000 |
| Gulf Coast FCA | Venice, FL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $6,000 |
| Illinois Family Institute | Tinley Park, IL | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $6,000 |
| NewThing | Naperville, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $6,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $5,925 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Funding of academic institution of higher learning | $5,000 |
| Indiana Family Institute | Noblesville, IN | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $5,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $4,800 |
| Bible League International | Crete, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $3,650 |
| Convention of States Foundation | Houston, TX | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $3,600 |
| MassResistance | Waltham, MA | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Contributions to philanthropic organization supporting first responder and Goldstar families | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Contributions to philanthropic organization to veterans | $2,500 |
| CRU (Family Life Ministries) | Orlando, FL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $2,400 |
| Inner City Impact | Chicago, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $2,400 |
| LEAD for Christ | Frisco, TX | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $2,400 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Funding of National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $2,200 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $2,000 |
| Grace Community Bible Church | Venice, FL | Contributions to General Fund | $1,950 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Funding of non-profit legal services organization | $1,800 |
| Courtside Ministries | Chicago, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $1,800 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Funding of not-for-profit hospital | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Funding of not-for-profit hospital | $1,500 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $1,200 |
| Grace Community Church of Southern Maryland | Hollywood, MD | Contributions to Missions Fund | $1,200 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Funding of Christian humanitarian organization | $1,200 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Lombard, IL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $1,020 |
| College Church in Wheaton | Wheaton, IL | Contributions to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Funding of public policy advocacy program | $1,000 |
| Northern Lakes Ministries | Rhinelander, WI | Funding of Christian camping ministry | $1,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $960 |
| SOS International | La Quinta, CA | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $960 |
| Reconciliation Ministries | Medina, WA | Funding of Christian ministry to the Middle East | $720 |
| Global Christian Relief | Santa Ana, CA | Funding of ministy to persecuted Christians | $600 |
| Pioneers | Orlando, FL | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $600 |
| ScholarLeaders Intrernational | Grand Rapids, MI | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $600 |
| The Starting Point Project | Waukesha, WI | Funding of Christian education ministry | $600 |
| HorsePower Therapeutic Riding | Elburn, IL | Funding of program to children and adults with disabilities | $500 |
| Pine Grove Community Church | Rhinelander, WI | Contributions to General Fund | $480 |
| Christian Film and Television Commission | Camarillo, CA | Funding of Christian educational ministry | $240 |
| Moody Global Ministries | Chicago, IL | Funding of non-commercial radio network | $240 |
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | Henrico, VA | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,220 | 52 |
| 2023 | $237,450 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512469349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6090921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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