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Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is % Continental Bank. It holds total assets of $68.2M. Annual income is reported at $67.8M. SEE ATTACHED. According to available records, Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust has made 48 grants totaling $11.9M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $2.7M and $6.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.2M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $3.1M, with an average award of $248K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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SEE ATTACHED. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, WI.
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $11.9M across 48 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $248K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $3.1M.
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Elizabeth Morse Genius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America N A | Co-Trustee | $534K | $0 | $534K |
| James L Alexander | Co-Trustee | $382K | $0 | $382K |
Total Giving
$4.2M
Total Assets
$54.5M
Fair Market Value
$69.2M
Net Worth
$54.5M
Grants Paid
$3.1M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$3.6M
Distribution Amount
$3.5M
Total: $39.1M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$11.9M
Average Grant
$248K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Protective AssociationTHERAPY PROGRAM EXPANSION | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory AllianceMATCH FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S | Chicago, IL | $391K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of Mexican ArtNMMA COLLECTION | Chicago, IL | $242K | 2023 |
| Chicago Opera TheaterENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN COUNSEL | Chicago, IL | $236K | 2023 |
| Chapin Hall Center For ChildrenTO HELP BUILDING | Chicago, IL |
WILMINGTON, DE
COSTA MESA, CA
CAMBRIDGE, MA
NEW BRITAIN, CT
MOHEGAN LAKE, NY
| $175K |
| 2023 |
| Kenneth C Griffin Museum OfYOUTH! PROJECT DEVELOPMENT | Chicago, IL | $157K | 2023 |
| P335-YEAR OPERATIONS SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential LibraryCOMMUNITY WORKSHOP AID | Springfield, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Better Government Association IncOUTREACH EXPANSION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Chicago Theatre Group IncAPPRENTICE FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Memorial FoundationTO FUND NEGRO MOTORIST | Skokie, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Illinois Justice ProjectTO SUPPORT CONTINUATION & | Chicago, IL | $83K | 2023 |
| Ann And Robert H Lurie ChildrensGENDER AND SEX DEVELOPMENT | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoENHANCING MUSEUM | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Illinois Railway MuseumILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM | Union, IL | $69K | 2023 |
| Heartland Alliance International LlcTO SUPPORT READIANTI GUN | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Upwardly GlobalTO SUPPORT CHICAGO'S | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Chicago Community TrustHONORARY GRANT FOR WE RISE | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The World Food Program IncEARTHQUAKE SUPPORT FOR | Washington, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Mayors Causus FoundationSUPPORT FOR THE CLIMATE | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesSUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Railroad PhotographyCENTER FOR RAILROAD | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Commons AssociationFAMILY HUB PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenCFW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AID | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Access Living Of Metropolitan ChicagoYOUTH INSTITUTE SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Inspiration Corporation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS HONORARY | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Oak Park And River Forest Infant WelfareBEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM | Oak Park, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Code PlatoonCODING BOOTCAMP FUND | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Holy Family MinistriesADVENTURES IN LEARNING - | Westchester, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Cara ProgramGENERAL OPERATIONS HONORARY | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Debate CommissionGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Legal Action ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Musical Arts InstituteSUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisPATIENT EDU. AND WOMEN | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Viator House Of HospitalityHONORARY GRANT | Arlington Hts, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Morton ArboretumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lisle, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago West Community Music CenterWESTSIDE LAPTOP ORCHESTRA - | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Maryville AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Plaines, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Strategy For Access Foundation NfpSUPPORT DISABLED ATHLETICS | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| Reading Between The Lines NfpCOOK COUNTY JAIL PROJECT | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| Devices 4 The DisabledHONORARY GRANT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Hearing & SpeechMUSIC TO MY EARS INITIATIVE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyMAUI FIRE RELIEF - HONORARY | Honolulu, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of IllinoisHAWAII WILDFIRE AID | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| See Attached ScheduleSEE ATTACHED | See Attached, IL | $3.1M | 2022 |
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