Trout Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7167862 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TROUT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ADMIN C |
|---|---|
| Address | BMO HARRIS BANK NA 320 S Canal, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3124615154 |
| Form and materials | QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO TROUT CHAR. FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR C/O BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO "CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS" (DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE), IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL DIRECT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Free Health Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Christ Community United Methodist Church | Marion, IA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Hiawatha, IA | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Methodist Foundation | Springfield, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Chains Interrupted | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Mission of Hope | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Deafinely Dogs | Marion, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $188,146 | 7 |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7167862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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