The Gerda L Carlstrom Charitable Trust Fbo

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Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7242830 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$146K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$145,748

Total assets$3.9M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $145,748 and $145,748.

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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.

Faith-Based1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Illinois.

Illinois1

Where it gives most, by cause

Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.

Faith-Based grants in Illinois1 of its grant, $146K · 1,330 foundations

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
The Salvation Army	Hoffman Estates, IL	General support	$145,748

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$145,748	1
2024	$140,550	1
2023	$158,666	1
2022	$136,825	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602229349101050
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7242830
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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