Margaret a Roberts Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7238483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.6M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$2,588,754
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $5,953,878.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Margaret a Roberts Char Found Fd | Purchase, NY | To fund a donor advised fund for distribution to qualified charities | $5,953,878 |
| Fidelity Charitable the Hesse Giving Fund | Cincinnati, OH | To fund a donor advised fund for distribution to qualified charities | $2,588,754 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,617,632 | 3 |
| 2024 | $995,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $565,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101977
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7238483
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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