Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III
Invitation OnlyWilmette, Illinois · EIN 35-6739620 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$917K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General funds | $500,000 |
| Ravinia Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General funds | $125,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General funds | $90,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General funds | $75,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Centre, NY | General funds | $25,000 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | General funds | $20,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General funds | $10,000 |
| Northshore University Health System | Evanston, IL | General funds | $10,000 |
| Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Inc | Springfield, OR | General funds | $10,000 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | Peoria, IL | General funds | $7,500 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | West Bloomfield, MI | General funds | $6,800 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | New York, NY | General funds | $5,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture & Creativity | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission | Northbrook, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General funds | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Center for Torah and Chesed | Lincolnwood, IL | General funds | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $916,800 | 18 |
| 2023 | $437,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105192
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6739620
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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