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John G Symons Charities Fund Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Hoogendoorn & Talbot Llp. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $598K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2013 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois. According to available records, John G Symons Charities Fund Trust has made 17 grants totaling $910K, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $225K and $460K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $460K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $90K, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$55K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$90K
Based on 4 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.
John G Symons Charities Fund Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI.
John G Symons Charities Fund Trust has distributed a total of $910K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $90K.
John G Symons Charities Fund Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John G Symons Charities Fund Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Hoogendoorn | TRUSTEE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Marshall Front | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$316K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$225K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$397K
Distribution Amount
$235K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$910K
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Campus FoundationIN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Richland Center, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| West Cook YmcaIN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM | Oak Park, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| The Field Museum Of Natural HistoryIN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Passages IncIN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Richland Center, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| The Field MuseumIN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryIN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2020 |