Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-2684146 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$296K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Chicago, IL | General | $45,000 |
| Washington & Jane Smith Community Beverly | Chicago, IL | General | $42,920 |
| Beverly Arts Center | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Beverly Area Arts Alliance | Chicago, IL | General | $17,500 |
| Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Beverly Area Planning Association | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserves | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Kate S Kellogg Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Henry R Clissold Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Elizabeth H Sutherland Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| George F Cassell Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $13,000 |
| John H Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Alice L Barnard Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Mount Greenwood Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Annie Keller Gifted Magnet School | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Barbara Vick Early Childhood | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Morgan Park Academy | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Morgan Park United Methodist Church | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| St Barnabas Elementary School | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Eugene S Pike House Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,920 | 22 |
| 2024 | $253,620 | 21 |
| 2023 | $250,290 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641899349101154
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2684146
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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