Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 95-6022085 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$220K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | K-Fund | $15,000 |
| Ephraim Mcdowell Markey Cancer Center | Lexington, KY | General support | $15,000 |
| Family Service Center | Northfield, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Oriental institute | $10,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| Battle Grove Cemetery | Cynthiana, KY | Memorial garden | $10,000 |
| Saint Andrews School | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | General support | $9,800 |
| Maysville Community College | Maysville, KY | General support | $8,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $6,299 |
| St Edwards Catholic School | Nashville, TN | General support | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Lexington School | Lexington, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Care Navigators | Lexington, KY | Cynthiana campus | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Muskegon, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Scad research | $5,000 |
| Centre College | Danville, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| Keeling Curve Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Cynthiana-Harrison Co Museum | Cynthiana, KY | General support | $3,000 |
| Harrison Memorial Hospital | Cynthiana, KY | Community education | $3,000 |
| Lexington Hearing and Speech Center | East Elmhurst, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Harrison Co | Shinnston, WV | General support | $3,000 |
| Hosparus | Louisville, KY | General support | $3,000 |
| Rohs Theater Company | Cynthiana, KY | Cynthiana theater | $3,000 |
| Cares Foundation Inc | Union, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Roswell Presbuterian Preschool | Roswell, GA | General support | $2,500 |
| Compass Rose Society | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| John Muir Elementary Foundation | Glendale, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Lachsa | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Williamsburg, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Lexington Theatre Company | Lexington, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| Ket - Kentucky Educational Tv Fdn | Lexington, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor | Seacliff, NY | General support | $1,250 |
| Ranger Sailing Foundation | Sea Cliff, NY | General support | $1,250 |
| Good Shepherd Day School | Lexington, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| Baby Health Service | Lexington, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Henry Clay Memorial Foundation | Lexington, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,099 | 46 |
| 2024 | $213,403 | 44 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6022085
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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