Mary Hooker Dole Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Hooker Dole Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $357,279 and the largest $357,279. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$357,279
- Largest grant$357,279
- Assets$36.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million 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 | $1.5 million | 6 | $29.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 6 | $32.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 6 | $36.0 million |
How to apply
Mary Hooker Dole 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 Hooker Dole Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Foundlings Home | General | $357,279 |
| Glenwood Academy | General | $357,279 |
| Lawrence Hall | General | $357,279 |
| Plymouth Place Incorporated | General | $357,279 |
| First Congregational Church | General | $20,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Mary Hooker Dole Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Hooker Dole Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $357,279.
Who runs Mary Hooker Dole Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Mary Hooker Dole Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.