Walter & Helen Bender Memorial Fund
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 34-6808983 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | General | $50,000 |
| YWCA Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | General | $4,401 |
| Potential Development Program | Youngstown, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Inc | Youngstown, OH | A good start: austintown | $2,500 |
| Butler Institute of American Art | Youngstown, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Leadership Mahoning Valley Inc | Youngstown, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley | Girard, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Autism Society of Mahoning Valley | Boardman, OH | Asmv autism initiatives | $2,000 |
| Henry H Stambaugh Auditorium | Youngstown, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Dylans House | Canfield, OH | General | $2,000 |
| English Center | Youngstown, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Youngstown Playhouse Inc | Youngstown, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc | Columbus, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters Mission | Canfield, OH | Mission education outreach | $1,000 |
| Opera Western Reserve Inc | Youngstown, OH | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,901 | 16 |
| 2024 | $75,524 | 11 |
| 2023 | $78,255 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6808983
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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