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Ruth O Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Ruth O Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust has made 80 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $241K and $561K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $561K distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $51K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 21 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.
Ruth O Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC.
Ruth O Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.1M across 80 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $51K.
Ruth O Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth O Secord Perpetual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Berghoff | CO-TRUSTEE | $38K | $0 | $38K |
Total Giving
$369K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.7M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$250K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$157K
Distribution Amount
$306K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Methodist ChurchGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $43K | 2024 |
| Washington & Jane Smith CommunityGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2024 |
| Beverly Arts CenterGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2024 |
| Morgan Park United MethodistGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $19K | 2024 |
| Beverly Area Planning AssociationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| Kate S Kellogg Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| Henry R Clissold Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| Elizabeth H Sutherland Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Forest PreservesGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2024 |
| Beverly Area Arts AllianceGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2024 |
| George F Cassell Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2024 |
| John H Vanderpoel Elementary MagnetGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2024 |
| Alice L Barnard Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2024 |
| Mount Greenwood Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2024 |
| St Barnabas Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Annie Keller Gifted Magnet SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Barbara Vick Early ChildhoodGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Wings Program IncGENERAL | Palatine, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Morgan Park AcademyGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| Christ The King Catholic SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| A New Direction Beverly Morgan ParkGENERAL | Evergreen Park, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Maple Morgan Park Community Food PantryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |