Theodore W Meyers Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLake Zurich, Illinois · EIN 88-6590601 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrvelous Pet Rescue | Key Largo, FL | Animal welfare | $26,000 |
| Touched by an Animal | Chicago, IL | Animal welfare | $12,500 |
| Helping Paws | Woodstoc, IL | Animal welfare | $7,500 |
| Tree House Animal Foundation | Chicago, IL | Animal welfare | $7,000 |
| Fat Cat Rescue Inc | North Chicago, IL | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Felines & Canines | Chicago, IL | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $40,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621419349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6590601
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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