Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 75-6472056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$33,974
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,974 and $67,948.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W I Cook Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General | $67,948 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | General | $33,974 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | Dallas, TX | General | $33,974 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,896 | 3 |
| 2024 | $125,443 | 3 |
| 2023 | $118,457 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612449349101261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6472056
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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