Private foundation · EIN 82-3372946 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Caris Charitable Trust I

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: 1 grants paid, $3.3M total, median $3.3M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$3.3M
Median grant
$3.3M
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$3.3M

About this foundation

Caris Charitable Trust I is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Caris Charitable Trust I 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 Caris Charitable Trust I give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.3M across 1 grants, a median of $3.3M.

Where does Caris Charitable Trust I give?

Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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