English Fenton Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-6121328 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,316 and $3,316.
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
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton English Scholarship Trust | Dalllas, TX | Scholarship | $66,326 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General | $5,306 |
| Community Nurse Welfare Assoc | Paris, IL | General | $3,980 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Jessica Briones-Coronado University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Abigail Humphrey University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Midway University | Midway, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Greater St Louis Council Boy Scouts of America | Saint Louis, MO | General | $2,653 |
| Hospital & Medical Foundation | Paris, IL | General | $2,653 |
| The Youth & Comm Recreation Center East Central Il | Paris, IL | General | $2,653 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America | Louisville, KY | General | $2,653 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,316). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,648 | 21 |
| 2024 | $117,691 | 24 |
| 2023 | $115,795 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6121328
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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