Herman Forbes Char Tr
Accepts applications
Herman Forbes Char Tr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$381,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $376,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $415,500 | 22 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $376,000 | 19 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $381,500 | 19 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
What Herman Forbes Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $170,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $153,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services | General | $55,000 |
| The Shefa School | General | $50,000 |
| Chabad of St Petersburg | General | $45,000 |
| Sar Academy | General | $40,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | General | $33,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General | $20,000 |
| Temple Emunah | General | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth-El | General | $17,500 |
| The Hillel School of Tampa Inc | General | $16,000 |
| Sharsheret | General | $15,000 |
| John Bartram Association | General | $11,000 |
| The Ramaz School | General | $10,000 |
| Solving Kids Cancer Inc | General | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary | General | $10,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | General | $7,500 |
| Rebel Ventures | General | $6,500 |
| Yeshiva University | General | $5,000 |
| Jack M Barack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr Pa | General | $5,000 |
| Dorot | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA
- Benjamin A Hering Esq
- Jeffrey W Richman
Questions people ask
Does Herman Forbes Char Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Herman Forbes Char Tr give?
$381,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Herman Forbes Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Benjamin A Hering Esq (Co-Trustee) and Jeffrey W Richman (Co-Trustee).
What does Herman Forbes Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.