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Betty Oakes Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 756223671

Betty Oakes Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,191 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $21,191 and the largest $21,191. 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 up from $20,424 the year before.

0% 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$20,4241$519,350
2024$21,1911$546,482

How to apply

Betty Oakes 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 Betty Oakes Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$21,191

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
Amarillo, TX
General$21,191

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Betty Oakes Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Betty Oakes Trust give?

$21,191 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $21,191.

Who runs Betty Oakes Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Betty Oakes Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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