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Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 256917515

Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $146,534 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $146,534 and the largest $146,534. 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 $127,740 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$124,9501$2.6 million
2024$127,7401$2.9 million
2025$146,5341$3.2 million

How to apply

Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 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 Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$146,534

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego, CA
General support$146,534

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 accept grant applications?

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

How much does Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 give?

$146,534 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $146,534.

Who runs Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961?

Its 2025 filing lists The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Hallam J Koons Trust Dated May 1 1961 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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