John Shields Jr Trust Fbo Bessie Shields Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 25-1380543 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,384 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE DOMESTIC & MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati | Staten Island, NY | General | $10,151 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General | $7,200 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | General | $6,301 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General | $5,500 |
| Art Insitute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $4,100 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General | $3,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | General | $3,384 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | Baltimore, MD | General | $3,384 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | General | $3,384 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,904 | 11 |
| 2024 | $52,653 | 9 |
| 2023 | $53,203 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1380543
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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