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Edith Baxter Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 066064558

Edith Baxter Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,975 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,325 and the largest $10,325. 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 $27,435 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$27,7563$661,530
2024$27,4353$724,275
2025$30,9753$804,546

How to apply

Edith Baxter 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 Edith Baxter Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut2$20,650
Florida1$10,325

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Shriners Hospital for Children
Tampa, FL
General$10,325
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
General$10,325
St Michael's Episcopal Church
Naugatuck, CT
General$10,325

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edith Baxter Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Edith Baxter Trust give?

$30,975 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,325.

Who runs Edith Baxter Trust?

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

What does Edith Baxter Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.

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