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George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glen Ellyn, Illinois · EIN 202650094

George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,350 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $7,700. 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 $23,922 the year before.

47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$19,00023$421,109
2024$23,92219$480,696
2025$25,35020$541,990

How to apply

George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation 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 Marquis Travers Jr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois15$19,200
Indiana1$2,650
California1$1,500
Michigan1$1,000
Alabama1$500
Ohio1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Casa of Dupage
Wheaton, IL
General fund$7,700
Delta Upsilon Ed Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
General fund$2,650
6000 Moms NFP
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$2,000
First Congreg Church of Ge
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$1,500
The LGBT Community Center
San Diego, CA
General fund$1,500
Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamaz
Kalamazo, MI
General fund$1,000
Center for Conflict Resolution
Chicago, IL
General fund$1,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Chicago, IL
General fund$1,000
Living Hope for Children
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$1,000
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
General fund$1,000
St Petronille Church
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
D41 Kids Foundation
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
Glen House Food Pantry
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
Individual
IL
General fund$500
Ge Children's Resource Center
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
Glen Ellyn Youth Family Counselin
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
Partnership for Education Progress
Glen Ellyn, IL
General fund$500
Pelotonia
Columbus, OH
General fund$500
Resilience
Chicago, IL
General fund$500
Southern Poverty Law Center
Montgomery, AL
General fund$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation give?

$25,350 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer L Larrabee (Trustee).

What does George Marquis Travers Jr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.

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