Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.8 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.8 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$80.0 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2023 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
70% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.1 million | 45 | $69.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 41 | $80.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James L Alexander Co-Trustee 208 S Lasalle Street Suite 1660, Chicago, IL 60604-1226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 739-0326 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | $2.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Support the emg children's | $250,000 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | Support nmma collection | $242,150 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | Support capital campaign | $236,000 |
| Illinois Justice Project | Support the communications | $200,000 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children | Support building | $175,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Support a paid internship | $150,000 |
| P33 | Support general operating | $150,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc | Support the strategic plan | $100,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Support general operating | $100,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Support two simultaneous | $100,000 |
| Better Government Association Inc | Support outreach expansion | $100,000 |
| Southland Development Authority | Support development of | $75,000 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Support the illinois | $75,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | Support adolescent | $60,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Support pre-apprenticeship | $60,000 |
| Casa Central | Support the adult wellness | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support the nuestro futuro | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois | Support operating of home- | $50,000 |
| Casa Central | Support adult wellness | $50,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Support general operating | $50,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Support the youth institute | $45,000 |
| Illinois Railway Museum | Support professional | $41,400 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization | Support implementation of | $30,000 |
| Guest House | Support general operating | $30,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Support for the educator | $25,000 |
| Chicago Youth Boxing Club | Support general operating | $25,000 |
| Saga Education | Support high impact | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Support youth outings | $25,000 |
| Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge | Support peer mentor | $25,000 |
| Legal Action Chicago | Support general operating | $25,000 |
| Faith in Place | Support eco-ambassador | $20,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Support services for cmr | $20,000 |
| Little Friends | Support program for i/dd | $15,000 |
| Mhub | Support the catalyze | $12,500 |
| Chicago A Cappella | Support the her voice | $10,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Just Gettin' Started DBA Ahead | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Foundation | Support maternal wellness | $10,000 |
| Urban Rivers Inc | Support general operating | $10,000 |
| Woodlawn Project | Support general operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America NA
- James L Alexander
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2023, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Bank of America NA (Co-Trustee), James L Alexander (Co-Trustee) and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Co-Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.