Private foundation · EIN 36-6828197 · Po Box Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kenneth W Thomas Memorial Trust 2-71919

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: 3 grants paid, $79K total, median $24K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$79K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral support$40K
St Luke's Christian Community ChurchMorton Grove, ILGeneral support$24K
Leukemia Research FoundationNorthfield, ILGeneral support$16K

About this foundation

Kenneth W Thomas Memorial Trust 2-71919 is a private grantmaking foundation in Po Box Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Kenneth W Thomas Memorial Trust 2-71919 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 Kenneth W Thomas Memorial Trust 2-71919 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $79K across 3 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Kenneth W Thomas Memorial Trust 2-71919 give?

Illinois (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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