Private foundation · EIN 65-6146949 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Beatrice B Tinsley 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: 4 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $296K. 25% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$1.2M
Median grant
$296K
Stays in IL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Royal Poinciana ChapelPalm Beach, FLGeneral support$296K
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILGeneral support$296K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral support$296K
Stetson University - School of MusicDeland, FLGeneral support$296K

By state: Florida 2 · Illinois 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Beatrice B Tinsley Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Beatrice B Tinsley 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 Beatrice B Tinsley Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 4 grants, a median of $296K.

Where does Beatrice B Tinsley Charitable Trust give?

Florida (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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