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Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Harris N A. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $782K. 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 2019 to 2024. According to available records, Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund has made 4 grants totaling $493K, with a median grant of $130K. Annual giving has grown from $93K in 2021 to $120K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $280K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $93K to $140K, with an average award of $123K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. 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.
Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund has distributed a total of $493K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $130K, with an average of $123K. Individual grants have ranged from $93K to $140K.
Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Virginia J Saxon Scholarship Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$151K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$120K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$173K
Distribution Amount
$123K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$493K
Average Grant
$123K
Median Grant
$130K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$140K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of St FrancisSCHOLARSHIP | Joliet, IL | $120K | 2024 |