Ben E Keith Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ben E Keith Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $780,288 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$780,288
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $741,319 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $827,970 | 69 | $16.5 million |
| 2023 | $741,319 | 74 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $780,288 | 69 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
Ben E Keith Foundation 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.
What Ben E Keith Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 69 | $780,288 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Recovery Center | General | $110,000 |
| University of Texas | General | $76,000 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | General | $52,500 |
| Scholarshot | General | $50,000 |
| The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | General | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas | General | $27,450 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | General | $26,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | General | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Park and Community Center Corpor | General | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Dallas | General | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | General | $20,278 |
| Texas Alpha Community Building and Beautification Fund Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Transform 1012 N Main Street | General | $20,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | General | $11,944 |
| Highland Park Middle School | General | $10,000 |
| Congressional Medal of Honor Society | General | $10,000 |
| Founding Forward Dallas Area Chapter | General | $10,000 |
| Child Care Group | General | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas | General | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Art Association | General | $10,000 |
| Our Friends Place | General | $10,000 |
| SM Wright Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas | General | $7,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | General | $7,500 |
| Turtle Creek Conservancy | General | $7,500 |
| Dallas Zoological Society | General | $6,500 |
| Dallas Opera | General | $6,000 |
| Momentous Institute | General | $5,833 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | General | $5,000 |
| The Magdalen House | General | $5,000 |
| Hope Supply Co | General | $5,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Mercy Street Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Texas Southern University | General | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Camp John Marc | General | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Chamber Players | General | $3,000 |
| Pegasus Musical Society | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Ben E Keith Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben E Keith Foundation Trust give?
$780,288 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ben E Keith Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Ben E Keith Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.