Trustmark Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3330631 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded231
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $625 and $7,500.
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
54% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Gurnee, MN | Contribution provided | $177,500 |
| United Way of Lake County | Carol Stream, IL | Contribution provided | $150,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | $60,000 |
| Veap | Cedarburg, MN | Contribution provided | $50,000 |
| A Safe Place | Memphis, IL | Contribution provided | $50,000 |
| Lake County Haven | Youngstown, IL | Contribution provided | $45,000 |
| CASA Lake County | Charlotte, IL | Contribution provided | $45,000 |
| Youth and Family Counseling | Round Lake, IL | Contribution provided | $40,000 |
| OMNI Youth Services | Georgetown, IL | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Bridgman, IL | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Grayslake, IL | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Willow House | Wilmette, IL | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Blairsville, IL | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake County | Charlotte, IL | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Beacon Place | Schaumburg, IL | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Northbrook, IL | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| The Boulevard | Phoenix, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Prescott, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Josselyn | Plymouth, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Journeys the Road Home | Red Bank, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | New York, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Keeping Families Covered | Russia, IL | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| WINGS Program | Yourngstown, IL | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Nicasa | Youngstown, IL | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Lake County Center for Independent Living | Worcester, IL | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Community Health | Woodstock, IL | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Wheaton, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Allendale Association | Elgin, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Ascension Healthcare | Chicago, MO | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| GiveNKind | Kenosha, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Fill A Heart Kids | Detroit, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| GLASA Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc | Worcester, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| SEDOL Foundation | Kansas City, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| The Actuarial Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Contribution provided | $14,005 |
| Hoffman Homes inc | Coon Rapids, PA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Kenosha Human Development Services | Bloomington, WI | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Centers | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| The HAP Foundation | Geneva, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Equestrian Connection | Palatine, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | Evanston, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Tinley Park, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | Columbus, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Gurnee, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Living Well Disability Services | New Orleans, MN | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Project SHARE | Worcester, PA | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan | Skokie, MI | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Compass to Care | Boardman, IL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| EquineAssisted Therapies of South Florida Inc | Cedar Grove, FL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Cool Ministries | Valparaiso, IL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Patrick Schoonover Heart Foundation | Chicago, MN | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| The Trevor Project | Des Moines, CA | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Midwest Veterans Closet Impacting Veterans Lives Inc | Shoreview, IL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Life Lessons Scholarship The Life Fund | Atlanta, VA | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Hephzibah Childrens Association | Youngstown, IL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Carol Stream, MI | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Logan County Cancer Society | Hagerstown, OH | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| Riddicks Ride Foundation | Boone, IL | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 231 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,823,963 | 231 |
| 2024 | $1,517,143 | 241 |
| 2023 | $1,335,774 | 224 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104560
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3330631
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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