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Lila D Rankin Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 396188959

Lila D Rankin Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,279 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $16,279 and the largest $16,279. 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 up from $14,346 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$14,9111$365,861
2024$14,3461$399,692
2025$16,2791$443,354

How to apply

Lila D Rankin 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$16,279

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Fort Madison Iowa
Fort Madison, IA
General$16,279

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lila D Rankin Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Lila D Rankin Trust give?

$16,279 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $16,279.

Who runs Lila D Rankin Trust?

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

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