E & M Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
E & M Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,352 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $125,588 and the largest $125,588. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$502,352
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$125,588
- Largest grant$125,588
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,592 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,964 | 4 | $475,490 |
| 2024 | $13,592 | 4 | $502,760 |
| 2025 | $502,352 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
E & M Charitable Fund 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 E & M Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $251,176 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $125,588 |
| New York | 1 | $125,588 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $125,588 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $125,588 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $125,588 |
| Casa de Los Ninos Inc | General support | $125,588 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does E & M Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does E & M Charitable Fund give?
$502,352 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $125,588.
Who runs E & M Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does E & M Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.