J S Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6161278 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $79,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Solti Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alliance Francais de Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Wildlife NOW | Malibu, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cofam | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Grafenegg International Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Classical Music Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ingenuity | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $550 |
| Music of the Baroque | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Chrysostom's Church | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Landmarks Illinois | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum | Stockbridge, MA | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,325 | 36 |
| 2024 | $66,375 | 33 |
| 2023 | $71,525 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6161278
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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