George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlen Ellyn, Illinois · EIN 20-2650094 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Upsilon Ed Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,650 |
| First Congreg Church of Ge | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| The Lgbt Community Center | San Diego, CA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamaz | Kalamazo, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Center for Conflict Resolution | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Petronille Church | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $500 |
| D41 Kids Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Glen House Food Pantry | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Ge Children's Resource Center | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Partnership for Education Progress | Glen Ellyn, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General fund | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($12,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,350 | 20 |
| 2024 | $23,922 | 19 |
| 2023 | $19,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2650094
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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