Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMunster, Indiana · EIN 26-6158755 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,455.
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
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Operating funds | $200,000 |
| Rosc | Augusta, ME | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| Books Brushes & Bands for Education | Hammond, IN | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana | Hammond, IN | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Sojourner Truth House | Gary, IN | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center Inc | Merrillville, IN | Operating funds | $35,455 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Veterans Life Changing Services | Gary, IN | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Fransiscan Health Foundation | Crown Point, IN | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Enterprises | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| The 1441 Foundation | Lowell, IN | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Legacy Foundation | Merrillville, IN | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Lori Patterson | Urbana, IL | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| World Centeral Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Indianapolis, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Lubiznik Centers for Arts | Michigan City, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Safe Coalition for Human Rights | Munster, IN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Chicago Immigrant Welcome Network | Hammond, IN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,455 | 21 |
| 2024 | $446,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $217,634 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6158755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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