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John J Lawless Testamentary Trust

Preselected recipients only Paris, Illinois · EIN 376308433

John J Lawless Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Paris, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $522,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $522,000 and the largest $522,000. 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 down from $526,000 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
2022$553,0001$11.4 million
2023$526,0001$11.3 million
2024$522,0001$11.9 million

How to apply

John J Lawless Testamentary Trust 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 John J Lawless Testamentary Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$522,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Louis University
St Louis, MO
Scholarships for needy students$522,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John J Lawless Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does John J Lawless Testamentary Trust give?

$522,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $522,000.

Who runs John J Lawless Testamentary Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Prospect Bank (Trustee).

What does John J Lawless Testamentary Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.

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