Private foundation · EIN 36-7289264 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fredericka Meyer Chrtbl 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: 10 grants paid, $740K total, median $74K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$740K
Median grant
$74K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
American Diabetes AssociationChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
American Heart AssociationChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
American Lung AssociationChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
Arthritis FoundationChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K
The Salvation ArmyChicago, ILTo further the purpose of the organization$74K

About this foundation

Fredericka Meyer Chrtbl Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of John R Waters, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Fredericka Meyer Chrtbl 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 Fredericka Meyer Chrtbl Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $740K across 10 grants, a median of $74K.

Where does Fredericka Meyer Chrtbl Tr give?

Illinois (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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