Palmer Charitable Trust Melvin & Mary
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-6875950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$126K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$13,981
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,981 and $34,959.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Health System Foundation Inc Tami Scarpetta Executive Director | Beloit, WI | Program support | $34,959 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region | Janesville, WI | Program support | $34,959 |
| Stateline Community Foundation | Beloit, WI | Program support | $25,169 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Gift Planning | Madison, WI | Program support | $13,981 |
| Mayo Clinic Brandon Stenseth | Rochester, MN | Program support | $13,981 |
| First Congregational Church | Beloit, WI | Program support | $2,794 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,843 | 6 |
| 2024 | $111,078 | 6 |
| 2023 | $112,486 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631419349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6875950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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