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Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Oak Brook, Illinois · EIN 206090921

Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $229,220 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $24,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $237,450 the year before.

10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$237,45059$5.2 million
2024$229,22052$6.0 million

How to apply

Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois16$98,435
California6$37,800
Arizona3$22,125
Indiana3$15,000
Florida6$13,410
North Carolina1$10,000
Texas2$6,000
Michigan2$5,600
District of Columbia1$5,000
Massachusetts1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 52 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Defenders Media
West Chicago, IL
Funding of Christian apologetics ministry$24,000
Foundation for Reasonable Christianity
Newport Beach, CA
Funding of Christian apologetics ministry$24,000
Reach A Village
Park Forest, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$22,000
Jesus Online Ministries
Higley, AZ
Funding of Christian educational ministry$14,400
Caring Network Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL
Funding of womens pregnancy counseling service$11,000
After Hours Ministry
North Hollywood, CA
Funding of ministry to people involved in sexual exploitation and human trafficking$10,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Funding of Christian humanitarian organization$10,000
White River Christian Church
Noblesville, IN
Contributions to General Fund$7,800
Chapelstreet Church
North Aurora, IL
Contributions to General Fund$6,825
Cup of Cold Water Ministries
Newark, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$6,000
Gulf Coast FCA
Venice, FL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$6,000
Illinois Family Institute
Tinley Park, IL
Funding of public policy advocacy program$6,000
NewThing
Naperville, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$6,000
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
Funding of public policy advocacy program$5,925
Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC
Funding of public policy advocacy program$5,000
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Funding of academic institution of higher learning$5,000
Indiana Family Institute
Noblesville, IN
Funding of public policy advocacy program$5,000
Illinois Policy Institute
Chicago, IL
Funding of public policy advocacy program$4,800
Bible League International
Crete, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$3,650
Convention of States Foundation
Houston, TX
Funding of public policy advocacy program$3,600
MassResistance
Waltham, MA
Funding of public policy advocacy program$3,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Contributions to philanthropic organization supporting first responder and Goldstar families$2,500
Wounded Warrior Project
Topeka, KS
Contributions to philanthropic organization to veterans$2,500
CRU (Family Life Ministries)
Orlando, FL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$2,400
Inner City Impact
Chicago, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$2,400
LEAD for Christ
Frisco, TX
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$2,400
Heritage Classic Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
Funding of National Multiple Sclerosis Society$2,200
Prager University Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
Funding of public policy advocacy program$2,000
Grace Community Bible Church
Venice, FL
Contributions to General Fund$1,950
Alliance Defending Freedom
Scottsdale, AZ
Funding of non-profit legal services organization$1,800
Courtside Ministries
Chicago, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$1,800
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
Funding of not-for-profit hospital$1,500
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Funding of not-for-profit hospital$1,500
American Family Association
Tupelo, MS
Funding of public policy advocacy program$1,200
Grace Community Church of Southern Maryland
Hollywood, MD
Contributions to Missions Fund$1,200
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago, IL
Funding of Christian humanitarian organization$1,200
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Lombard, IL
Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry$1,020
College Church in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
Contributions to General Fund$1,000
Leadership Institute
Arlington, VA
Funding of public policy advocacy program$1,000
Northern Lakes Ministries
Rhinelander, WI
Funding of Christian camping ministry$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust give?

$229,220 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.

Who runs Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Arthur G Jaros Jr (Co-Trustee), Wesley A Jaros (Co-Trustee) and Randall S Jaros (Co-Trustee).

What does Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.

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