Bayou Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Bayou Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,000 the year before.
10% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,500 | 21 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 22 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 21 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | Request must be in writing |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | The trust has no provisions for making loans or distributions to individuals. |
What Bayou Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $66,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General | $6,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | General | $6,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General | $6,000 |
| Camp Allen Conference | General | $6,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | General | $6,000 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Education | General | $5,000 |
| Brookwood Community | General | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | General | $5,000 |
| Love for the Least | General | $4,000 |
| The Womens Home | General | $4,000 |
| Re Mind | General | $4,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and SRVCS | General | $4,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General | $3,000 |
| Mike Barber Ministries | General | $3,000 |
| Metroplex Christian Ministries | General | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $3,000 |
| Christian Womens Job Corps of Kerr County | General | $2,500 |
| Global Midwife Education Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Womens Storybook Project Oftexas | General operating | $2,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Depelchin Childrens Center | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Mr Charles H Gregory
- Mary Magee Gregory
Questions people ask
Does Bayou Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Bayou Charitable Trust give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bayou Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Mr Charles H Gregory (Co-Trustee) and Mary Magee Gregory (Co-Trustee).
What does Bayou Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.