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Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 756333180

Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,723 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $80,723 and the largest $80,723. 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 $74,243 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$74,2431$1.9 million
2024$80,7231$2.0 million

How to apply

Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry 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 Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$80,723

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Methodist Children's Home
Waco, TX
General$80,723

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry accept grant applications?

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

How much does Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry give?

$80,723 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $80,723.

Who runs Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry?

Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Helene Bare Embry & William Glenn Embry fund?

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

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