Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$43,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$846,415
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $43,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,000 | 7 | $792,196 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 7 | $829,317 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 7 | $846,415 |
How to apply
Elizabeth M Claus Charitable 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 Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $23,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To strengthen local and global communities by giving donated bicycles new life and redistributing them as tools for self-determination and empowerment. | $10,000 |
| Seedlings Braille Books for Childre | Fostering a love of reading by making braille materials more affordable and accessible. | $10,000 |
| Society of the Little Flower | Portion be set aside for the sisters of TheCarmel of St. Therese | $7,000 |
| Individual | Support schools, hunger relief, elderly housing and education of seminarians | $6,000 |
| National Religious Retirement Offic | To be used for the exclusive purpose ofassisting Roman Catholic religious orders inthe United States to provide for theretirement needs of their elderly members | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support missionary activities | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens' Research Hospi | Support research to cure childhood cancer | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristopher M Greene
- Patric D Greene
- Michael B Greene
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristopher M Greene (Trustee), Patric D Greene (Trustee) and Michael B Greene (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth M Claus Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and faith communities.