Lucille Meusel Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lucille Meusel Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $897,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $58,305 and the largest $197,340. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$897,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$58,305
- Largest grant$197,340
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $814,000 the year before.
7% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $861,000 | 14 | $17.5 million |
| 2023 | $814,000 | 14 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $897,000 | 14 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
Lucille Meusel 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.
What Lucille Meusel Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $475,410 |
| Missouri | 1 | $197,340 |
| New York | 1 | $134,550 |
| Maine | 1 | $89,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet | General | $197,340 |
| St John the Evangelist Church | General | $134,550 |
| Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Holy Cross | General | $89,700 |
| Franciscan Fathers | General | $89,700 |
| St Vincent Hospital | General | $62,790 |
| McCormick Memorial Home | General | $62,790 |
| St Norbert College | General | $62,790 |
| Notre Dame de la Baie Academy | General | $53,820 |
| Grace School Systems | General | $26,910 |
| St Mary Hospital Medical Center | General | $26,910 |
| Scholarships Inc | General | $22,425 |
| Neville Public Museum Corp | General | $22,425 |
| New Curative Rehabilitation | General | $22,425 |
| Heritage Hill Foundation | General | $22,425 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Lucille Meusel Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucille Meusel Trust give?
$897,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $58,305.
Who runs Lucille Meusel Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Lucille Meusel Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.