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Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Florida. According to available records, Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust has made 25 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has decreased from $791K in 2022 to $237K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $120K, with an average award of $52K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$119K
Based on 5 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.
Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL.
Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.3M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $52K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $120K.
Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elsie A Dreffien Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$314K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$6.3M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$237K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$131K
Distribution Amount
$288K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$52K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$13K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute Of TechnologyGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $107K | 2024 |
| Plymouth Harbor Endowment FundGENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $71K | 2024 |
| Outreach Community MinistriesGENERAL | Wheaton, IL | $36K | 2024 |
| Salvation Army- MetropolitanGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2024 |
| Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant ChurchGENERAL | Glen Ellyn, IL | $12K | 2024 |