Private foundation · EIN 36-6509132 · Geneva, Illinois

Leto M Furnas 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $625K total, median $625K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$625K
Median grant
$625K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hansen-Furnas Foundation IncBatavia, ILGrants to qualified local social service organizations, scholarships, educational grants$625K

About this foundation

Leto M Furnas Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Geneva, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1974. 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 Leto M Furnas Trust 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 Leto M Furnas Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $625K across 1 grants, a median of $625K.

Where does Leto M Furnas Trust give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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