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Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust

Accepts applications Chicago, Illinois · EIN 396551972

Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,525 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,115 and the largest $3,915. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $52,650 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$52,6509$1.3 million
2024$49,52516$1.3 million

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactAppleton West Hs-Guidance Counselor
610 N Badger Avenue, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone or email(920) 852-5410
What to submitApplications are available in the guidance office letters of recommendations and an essay are also required.
DeadlinesApplications must be submitted to the guidance office prior to the last day of february each year
RestrictionsApplicants must be in the top 15% of his/her class, be a permanent resident of appleton, wi, be attending appleton west, be of good character & attend a coll/univ.leading to bachelors degree

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin11$33,950
Iowa1$3,115
Minnesota1$3,115
Missouri1$3,115
Rhode Island1$3,115
Texas1$3,115

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,915
Individual
IA
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
MN
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
TX
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
MO
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
RI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$3,115
Individual
WI
Scholarship$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted to the guidance office prior to the last day of february each year.

How much does Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust give?

$49,525 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,115.

Who runs Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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