English Fenton Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
English Fenton Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,648 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,316 and the largest $66,326. 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$132,648
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,316
- Largest grant$66,326
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,691 the year before.
29% 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 | $115,795 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $117,691 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $132,648 | 21 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
English Fenton 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 English Fenton Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $66,326 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $49,077 |
| Illinois | 3 | $9,286 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,306 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,653 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fenton English Scholarship Trust | Scholarship | $66,326 |
| American Red Cross | General | $5,306 |
| Community Nurse Welfare Assoc | General | $3,980 |
| Katherine Hayden University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| James Searcy University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Erica Simon Kentucky Wesleyan College | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Adelyn Cecil University of Louisville | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Sarah Larkin Western Kentucky University | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Hannah Bolton University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Kaitlyn Rylee Blakley Western Kentucky University | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Kamden Level University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Riley Hudson University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Jessica Briones-Coronado University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Abigail Humphrey University of Louisville | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Kyndal Daugherty Midway University | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Samuel Miller Murray State University | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Brayson Smith University of Lousville | Scholarship | $3,316 |
| Greater St Louis Council Boy Scouts of America | General | $2,653 |
| Hospital & Medical Foundation | General | $2,653 |
| The Youth & Comm Recreation Center East Central Il | General | $2,653 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America | General | $2,653 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does English Fenton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does English Fenton Charitable Trust give?
$132,648 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,316.
Who runs English Fenton Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does English Fenton Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.