William R Kenan Jr Charitable Trust

Invitation Only

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6192029 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$35.1M

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$35,110,775

Total assets$899.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,110,775 and $35,110,775.

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From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 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

0% of grants went outside Illinois.

Illinois1

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
See Attached Statement	Please See Attached, IL	See attached	$35,110,775

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$35,110,775	2
2023	$31,647,436	2
2022	$36,468,801	2

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101630
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6192029
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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