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Backhus Charity

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 166530311

Backhus Charity is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,061 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,030 and the largest $3,384. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3,571 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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$3,7282$86,003
2024$3,5712$93,889
2025$4,0612$104,270

How to apply

Backhus Charity 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 Backhus Charity funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut2$4,061

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, CT
General$3,384
The Episcopal Church in Connecticut
Meriden, CT
General$677

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Backhus Charity accept grant applications?

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

How much does Backhus Charity give?

$4,061 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,030.

Who runs Backhus Charity?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Backhus Charity fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.

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