Private foundation · EIN 38-6781068 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Generation IV Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $81K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$81K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
High FivesTrukee, CASupport of daily operations$10K
University of Michigan DevelopmentAnn Arbor, MISupport of daily operations$10K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport of daily operations$10K
Colorado Trail FoundationGolden, COSupport of daily operations$7,000
Zaman InternationalInkster, MISupport of daily operations$5,000
Youth Job CenterEvanston, ILSupport of daily operations$5,000
Refugee OneChicago, ILSupport of daily operations$5,000
Orchard Lake SchoolsOrchard Lake, MISupport of daily operations$5,000
Urban InitiativesChicago, ILSupport of daily operations$5,000
Chicago Union CareChicago, ILSupport of daily operations$5,000
Cooper Shores Community Health FoundatioHancock, MISupport of daily operations$4,500
Inspiration CorporationChicago, ILSupport of daily operations$4,000
The Night MinistryChicago, ILSupport of daily operations$3,000
Children's Hospital of MiDetroit, MISupport of daily operations$2,500

By state: Michigan 5 · Illinois 6 · California 1 · Tennessee 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Generation IV Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Comerica Bank, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Generation IV Charitable 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 Generation IV Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Generation IV Charitable Trust give?

Michigan (5 grants), Illinois (6 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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