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George E Wilt Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 616018712

George E Wilt Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,723 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $13,907 and the largest $18,543. 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 $80,493 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$82,8207$2.0 million
2024$80,4937$2.2 million
2025$92,7237$2.4 million

How to apply

George E Wilt 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 George E Wilt Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky5$60,273
Florida1$18,543
Oklahoma1$13,907

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
General$18,543
Central Christian Church
Lexington, KY
General$18,543
Orphans School of Midway
Midway, KY
General$13,917
American Cancer Society Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
General$13,907
College of the Bible Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, KY
General$9,271
United Christian Missionary
Lexington, KY
General$9,271
Christian Church Homes of Ky
Louisville, KY
General$9,271

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George E Wilt Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does George E Wilt Trust give?

$92,723 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $13,907.

Who runs George E Wilt Trust?

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

What does George E Wilt Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.

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