Private foundation · EIN 13-7115395 · Oak Park, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sumac Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $415K total, median $20K. 53% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$415K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gala Film FestivalWashington, DCGeneral$60K
CASA CentralChicago, ILGeneral$45K
Mexican American Legal DefenseLos Angeles, CAGeneral$40K
Second Story Youth Services and SafDunn Loring, VAGeneral$40K
Resurrection ProjectChicago, ILGeneral$35K
Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, ILGeneral$35K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$30K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral$25K
Global RefugeBaltimore, MDGeneral$20K
Beyond HungerOak Park, ILGeneral$15K
CASA Catalina Food PantryChicago, ILGeneral$15K
Northbrook Food PantryGlenview, ILGeneral$15K
Bread for CityWashington, DCGeneral$15K
Capital Area Immigrants RightWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Sarah's InnForest Park, ILGeneral$5,000
Moraine Township Charitable THighland Park, ILGeneral$5,000
Oak Park Homeless CoalitionOak Park, ILGeneral$5,000

By state: Illinois 9 · District of Columbia 4 · California 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Sumac Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Oak Park, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Chase, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sumac Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sumac Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $415K across 17 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Sumac Foundation Tr give?

Illinois (9 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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