Francis Neilson Tr Fund A
Preselected recipients only
Francis Neilson Tr Fund A is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,876 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $90,468 and the largest $120,625. 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$361,876
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$90,468
- Largest grant$120,625
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $327,896 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 | $359,844 | 4 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $327,896 | 4 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $361,876 | 4 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Francis Neilson Tr Fund A 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $120,625 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $180,937 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $60,314 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Neilson Trust | General | $120,625 |
| Robert Schalkenbach Foundation | General | $120,623 |
| St Francis Hospital & Sanatorium | General | $60,314 |
| Ripon College | General | $60,314 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Francis Neilson Tr Fund A accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis Neilson Tr Fund A give?
$361,876 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $90,468.
Who runs Francis Neilson Tr Fund A?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).