The Richard and Margaret Romano Charitable Trust

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Evanston, Illinois · EIN 68-6251318 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$1.9M

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$1,936,500

Total assets$9.9M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,936,500 and $1,936,500.

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From the return

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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.

Florida1

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Schwab Charitable Fund	Orlando, FL	Donor-Advised fund	$1,936,500

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Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$1,936,500	1
2024	$1,001,000	1
2023	$605,150	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100119
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-6251318
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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