Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $787,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$787,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $789,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $897,000 | 9 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $789,000 | 9 | $14.5 million |
| 2025 | $787,000 | 9 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Mary Frost Ashley Charitable 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 Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $682,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Parkside Foundation | General operating purposes | $600,000 |
| Health Development Initiative (Hdi) | General operating purposes | $100,000 |
| Kenosha Public Library Foundation | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| YMCA Kenosha YMCA | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Shalom Center of Interfaith Network | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Kenosha Literacy Council | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Peace Learning Circles Inc | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Southeast Wisconsin | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
- James Seymour
- Patricia F Callahan
Questions people ask
Does Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust give?
$787,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (C0-TRUSTEE), James Seymour (C0-TRUSTEE-PART Time) and Patricia F Callahan (C0-TRUSTEE-PART Time).
What does Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.