Private foundation · EIN 65-6382664 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eugene E Myers 1997 Chairitable 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: 4 grants paid, $174K total, median $43K. 25% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$174K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in IL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbia University Teachers CollegeNew York, NYGeneral support$43K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral support$43K
University of North Dakota FoundationGrand Forks, NDGeneral support$43K
West Virginia University FoundationMorgontown, WVGeneral support$43K

By state: New York 1 · Illinois 1 · North Dakota 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Eugene E Myers 1997 Chairitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Gwen Boykin, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Eugene E Myers 1997 Chairitable 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 Eugene E Myers 1997 Chairitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $174K across 4 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Eugene E Myers 1997 Chairitable Tr give?

New York (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), North Dakota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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