Private foundation · EIN 45-2880898 · Chicago, Illinois · Community improvement

Ivon E and Jane W Culver 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: 17 grants paid, $562K total, median $25K. 6% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$562K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of the University of PennsylvanPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$87K
Washington CollegeChestertown, MDGeneral operating$79K
Portico Housing Solutions IncTampa, FLGeneral operating$50K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FLGeneral operating$50K
Florida State University Foundation IncTallahassee, FLGeneral operating$50K
Clothes to Kids IncClearwater, FLGeneral operating$50K
Jacksonville School for Autism IncJacksonville, FLGeneral operating$25K
Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
Arc of Palm Beach County IncRivera Beach, FLGeneral operating$25K
Tampa Preparatory School IncTampa, FLGeneral operating$25K
Impact Foundation of TallahasseeTallahassee, FLGeneral operating$25K
Urban Family Sports IncTallahassee, FLGeneral operating$20K
Kootznahoo Fortress of the BearSitka, AKGeneral operating$15K
University Community Hospital FoundationTampa, FLGeneral operating$10K
Little People of America IncSonoma, CAGeneral operating$10K
Florida Orchestra IncSt Petersburg, FLGeneral operating$7,946
Tallahassee Quarterback Club IncTallahassee, FLGeneral operating$7,000

By state: Florida 12 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1 · Illinois 1 · Alaska 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Ivon E and Jane W Culver Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Ivon E and Jane W Culver 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 Ivon E and Jane W Culver Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $562K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ivon E and Jane W Culver Charitable Trust give?

Florida (12 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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