Ivon E and Jane W Culver Char Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-2880898 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$562K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$16M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
94% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvan | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $87,407 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | General operating | $79,461 |
| Portico Housing Solutions Inc | Tampa, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Clothes to Kids Inc | Clearwater, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jacksonville School for Autism Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Arc of Palm Beach County Inc | Rivera Beach, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Tampa Preparatory School Inc | Tampa, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Impact Foundation of Tallahassee | Tallahassee, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Urban Family Sports Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kootznahoo Fortress of the Bear | Sitka, AK | General operating | $15,000 |
| University Community Hospital Foundation | Tampa, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Little People of America Inc | Sonoma, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Florida Orchestra Inc | St Petersburg, FL | General operating | $7,946 |
| Tallahassee Quarterback Club Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General operating | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,814 | 17 |
| 2024 | $574,907 | 15 |
| 2023 | $594,398 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612449349101411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2880898
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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