Mame B Clarkson Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mame B Clarkson Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,976 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $74,988 and the largest $74,988. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$149,976
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$74,988
- Largest grant$74,988
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $184,844 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,814 | 3 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $184,844 | 2 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $149,976 | 2 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Mame B Clarkson 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 Mame B Clarkson Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 2 | $149,976 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easterseals Bluegrass | General operating | $74,988 |
| Kosair Endowment Charities | General | $74,988 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Mame B Clarkson Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mame B Clarkson Trust give?
$149,976 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $74,988.
Who runs Mame B Clarkson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Mame B Clarkson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.