Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-1417061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$787K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Parkside Foundation | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $600,000 |
| Health Development Initiative (Hdi) | Kigali, RW | General operating purposes | $100,000 |
| Kenosha Public Library Foundation | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| YMCA Kenosha YMCA | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Shalom Center of Interfaith Network | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Kenosha Literacy Council | Kenosha, IL | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Peace Learning Circles Inc | Kenosha, WI | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Southeast Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $787,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $789,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $897,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602369349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1417061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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