Laura Hare Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Laura Hare Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $528,090 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $220,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$528,090
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $452,588 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $469,708 | 2 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $452,588 | 4 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $528,090 | 3 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bmo Harris Bank NA 3929 River Crossing Parkway Suite, Indianapolis, IN 46240 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 472-3570 |
| What to submit | No standardized form |
| Restrictions | Maintaining ecologically significant undeveloped land for purposes of preserving it in its natural state |
What Laura Hare Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | $528,090 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niches Land Trust Inc | Program support | $220,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Program support | $200,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Program support | $108,090 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
- Lenore Tedesco
- Helga Behroozi
- Valita M Fredland
Questions people ask
Does Laura Hare Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Laura Hare Charitable Trust give?
$528,090 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Laura Hare Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee), Lenore Tedesco (Selection Committee Member), Helga Behroozi (Selection Committee Member) and Valita M Fredland (Selection Committee Member).
What does Laura Hare Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.