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Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $798K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, California, New York. According to available records, Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust has made 11 grants totaling $282K, with a median grant of $24K. The foundation has distributed between $135K and $147K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $41K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Michigan, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$22K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$34K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, MI.
Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $282K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $24K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $41K.
Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jp Morgan Chase Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $39K | $0 | $39K |
Total Giving
$173K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$135K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$104K
Distribution Amount
$145K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$282K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$24K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$24K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Astrophysical ObservGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $37K | 2023 |
| Holy Cross MonasteryGENERAL | West Park, NY | $24K | 2023 |
| St Francis Soc American Province IncGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $24K | 2023 |
| St Gregory'S AbbeyGENERAL | Three Rivers, MI | $24K | 2023 |
| Society Of St John The EvangelistGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $24K | 2023 |
| Mount Calvary Retreat House & MontesaryGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $13K | 2022 |