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Good Old Burt Spain Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367154959

Good Old Burt Spain Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,700 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $20,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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$20,5003$433,508
2024$22,7003$453,297

How to apply

Good Old Burt Spain 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 Good Old Burt Spain Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$16,700
California1$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
IL
Support education series available to and provide tuition assistance for members$10,700
U of C Graham School
Chicago, IL
Support operation of the great book program$6,000
Seva Foundation
Berkeley, CA
Support blindness prevention and sight restoration programs$6,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Good Old Burt Spain Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Good Old Burt Spain Trust give?

$22,700 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs Good Old Burt Spain Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists John G Massura (Treasurer), Jane Berman (Trustee), Vicki Snavely (Trustee) and Clyde C Forrester (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Good Old Burt Spain Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and disability.

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