Private foundation · EIN 36-6479344 · Chicago, Illinois

Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $712K total, median $712K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$712K
Median grant
$712K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Fdn C/O W Hill EvansMarion, NCGeneral$712K

About this foundation

Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1967. 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 Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $712K across 1 grants, a median of $712K.

Where does Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Trust give?

North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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