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Clara Schlecht Tr

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366017376

Clara Schlecht Tr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,516 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $22,516 and the largest $22,516. 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 $20,674 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$21,5901$502,256
2024$20,6741$535,241
2025$22,5161$577,304

How to apply

Clara Schlecht Tr 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 Clara Schlecht Tr funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$22,516

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Masonic Children's Home
Charleston, IL
General$22,516

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Clara Schlecht Tr accept grant applications?

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

How much does Clara Schlecht Tr give?

$22,516 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $22,516.

Who runs Clara Schlecht Tr?

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

What does Clara Schlecht Tr fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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