Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,200 | 18 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 15 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 14 | $2.1 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 |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to tax exempt organizations only |
What Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thorncroft Equestrian Center | General | $10,000 |
| Apollo Middle School | General | $8,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| St Elizabeth Shelter | General operating | $4,000 |
| Greater Arizona Bicycling Association | Kids bike repair fund | $4,000 |
| Buxton School | General | $3,500 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran | General | $3,500 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | General | $3,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation - WGBY | General | $2,500 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $2,500 |
| TLC of South Jersey | General support | $2,000 |
| Hearts of Surfing | General operating | $1,500 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | General support | $1,500 |
| Marlton Recreation Council | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Janet Upjohn Stearns Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.