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Chicago Freedom Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $22K. Annual income is reported at $2K. Total assets have decreased from $67K in 2011 to $41K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 7 states, including California, Michigan, Virginia. According to available records, Chicago Freedom Trust has made 38 grants totaling $80K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $20K and $20K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $4K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Michigan, Wisconsin, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chicago Freedom Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI, WI.
Chicago Freedom Trust has distributed a total of $80K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $4K.
Chicago Freedom Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chicago Freedom Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Meyerson | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph G Lehman | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leonard Leo | PRIMARY TRUSTTE & CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Graves | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracie Sharp | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$21K
Total Assets
$41K
Fair Market Value
$41K
Net Worth
$41K
Grants Paid
$20K
Contributions
$50K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$80K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seed CommunitiesPROVIDING BASICCARE FOR VULNERABLECOMMUNITIES | Medfield, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Christian Home Educators Of MidlandSPEECH & DEBATERHETORICAL SKILLSFOR STUDENTS | Midland, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Center For Urban TeachingIDENTIFY, PREPARE ANDSUPPORT HIGH-PERFORMINGURBAN TEACHERS | Mikwaukee, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Wenatchee Valley MuseumPRESERVING & PRESENTINGHISTORY OF COMMUNITIES | Wenatchee, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Contra CostaMEALS FOR HOMEBOUND | Martinez, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago Hope AcademySCHOOL GRANT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| World Orphan FundPROVIDINGASSISTANCE TO ORPHANED CHILDREN | Randolph, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Institute For JusticeCLINIC ON ENTERPRENEURSHIPAT UNIV OF CHICAGO | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Cheministry - RoboticsINTRODUCE STUDENTSTO ENGINEERING, PROGRAMMING,PROBLEM SOLVING | Midland, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Cheministry - Debate ClubSPEECH & DEBATERHETORICAL SKILLSFOR STUDENTS | Midland, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Medstar Natl Rehabilitation NetworkSPORTS PROGRAMS'REHAB SERVICES | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |
| Growth Skills FoundationASSISIT CHURCHES &INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTEGROWTH | Irvine, CA | $2K | 2020 |