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John Marion Rayphole Estate

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 866254788

John Marion Rayphole Estate is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,268 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $112,268 and the largest $112,268. 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 $120,650 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$114,3931$2.7 million
2024$120,6501$2.9 million
2025$112,2681$3.2 million

How to apply

John Marion Rayphole Estate 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 Marion Rayphole Estate funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona1$112,268

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Arizona Foundation
Tucson, AZ
General$112,268

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Marion Rayphole Estate accept grant applications?

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

How much does John Marion Rayphole Estate give?

$112,268 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $112,268.

Who runs John Marion Rayphole Estate?

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

What does John Marion Rayphole Estate fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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