Grassland Trust
Preselected recipients only
Grassland Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $940,262 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $410,000. 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$940,262
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $843,000 the year before.
26% 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 | $761,000 | 1 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $843,000 | 17 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $940,262 | 19 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
Grassland 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 Grassland Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $410,000 |
| Arizona | 6 | $250,262 |
| Montana | 5 | $130,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Ministries | General support | $410,000 |
| Faith Grace Inc | General support | $110,000 |
| Special K Ranch | General support | $75,000 |
| Mount Olive Lutheran Church | General support | $70,000 |
| Lake Havasu Senior Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Lake Havasu City Hospice | General support | $40,000 |
| LHC Fellowship Hall Inc | General support | $20,262 |
| American Lutheran Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Havasu Community Health Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Livingston Food Resource | General support | $20,000 |
| Adrian College | General support | $20,000 |
| Park County Senior Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Lake Havasu Food Bank | General support | $20,000 |
| Helena Valley Faith | General support | $10,000 |
| God's Precious Children | General support | $10,000 |
| Loave & Fishes | General support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Senior Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Livingston Hospice | General support | $10,000 |
| Vince Grant Hall Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Grassland Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grassland Trust give?
$940,262 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Grassland Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Grassland Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and seniors.