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Henschel Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Eric J Henschel. It holds total assets of $227K. Annual income is reported at $12K. Total assets have grown from $13K in 2011 to $241K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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. According to available records, Henschel Charitable Trust has made 5 grants totaling $85K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $61K in 2020 to $8K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $41K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Henschel Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY.
Henschel Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $85K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $41K.
Henschel Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Henschel Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie E Kiront Henschel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric J Henschel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$9K
Total Assets
$241K
Fair Market Value
$466K
Net Worth
$241K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$21K
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$85K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The School In The SquareGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Wolcott SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $41K | 2020 |
| Friends Of School In The SquareGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |