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Sumac Foundation Trust is a private trust based in OAK PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Jp Morgan Chase. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Sumac Foundation Trust has made 71 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $348K in 2020 to $720K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $77K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 14 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.
Sumac Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, VA.
Sumac Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $1.6M across 71 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $77K.
Sumac Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sumac Foundation Trust is headquartered in OAK PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A Freebairn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth T Freebairn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Freebairn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$407K
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
$7.4M
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
$360K
Contributions
$353K
Net Investment Income
$262K
Distribution Amount
$357K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Catalina Food PantryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Second Story Youth Services And SafGENERAL | Dunn Loring, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Mexican American Legal DefenseGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Gala Hispanic TheatreGENERAL | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Resurrection ProjectGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Erie Neighborhood HouseGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| 1st StageGENERAL | Tysons, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Northbrook Food PantryGENERAL | Glenview, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Beyond HungerGENERAL | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Bread For CityGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Sarah'S InnGENERAL | Forest Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Capital Area Immigrants RightGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Cross Food PantryGENERAL | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2022 |