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J S Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $533K. Total assets have decreased from $1.8M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, J S Charitable Trust has made 127 grants totaling $288K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $31K in 2020 to $72K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $185K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New Mexico, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$875
Average Grant
$981
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 32 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.
J S Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 127 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NM, NY.
J S Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $288K across 127 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
J S Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
J S Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C Sheffield Iii | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grace W Brettkelly | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas C Sheffield Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Sheffield | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$78K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$72K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total: $959K
Total Grants
127
Total Giving
$288K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Timeline TheatreUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| IfarUnrestricted | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe OperaUnrestricted | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Mayo FoundationUnrestricted | Rochester, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| The Field MuseumUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Nourishment ProjectsUnrestricted | Oak Brook, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Classical Music ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park ZooUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| National Geographic SocietyUnrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Gorton Community CenterUnrestricted | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Solti FoundationUnrestricted | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Performance Santa FeUnrestricted | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Alliance Francais De ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Newberry LibraryUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of Women In The ArtsUnrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Singing In SicilyUnrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Music Of The BaroqueUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheatreUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| 626 Landmark FoundationUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| RaviniaUnrestricted | Highland Park, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| CofamUnrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| St Chrysostom'S ChurchUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersUnrestricted | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Music Institute Of ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Norman Rockwell MuseumUnrestricted | Stockbridge, MA | $150 | 2023 |
| Landmarks IllinoisUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| Florence Griswold MuseumUnrestricted | Old Lyme, CT | $125 | 2023 |
| Facets MultimediaUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Yerkes Future FoundationUnrestricted | Williams Bay, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Fitzjohn Adamson Wildlife TrustUnrestricted | Malibu, CA | $5K | 2022 |