Jephson Educational Trust #1
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6023169 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$254K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Vermont Law School | South Royalton, VT | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Amhers Foundation Inc | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Elmhurst College | Elmhurst, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc | Winston Salem, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $4,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,900 | 22 |
| 2024 | $237,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $243,510 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349103700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6023169
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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