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James Willis FBO Madison Ta

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 226021673

James Willis FBO Madison Ta is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,989 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,989 and the largest $5,989. 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 down from $6,054 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$6,0741$152,061
2024$6,0541$166,166
2025$5,9891$185,192

How to apply

James Willis FBO Madison Ta 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 James Willis FBO Madison Ta funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.

StateGrantsAmount
New Jersey1$5,989

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Madison Public Library
Madison, NJ
General$5,989

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Willis FBO Madison Ta accept grant applications?

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

How much does James Willis FBO Madison Ta give?

$5,989 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,989.

Who runs James Willis FBO Madison Ta?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does James Willis FBO Madison Ta fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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