Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,443 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $31,361 and the largest $62,721. 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$125,443
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$31,361
- Largest grant$62,721
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,457 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,457 | 3 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $125,443 | 3 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Myrie Bowen Shanks 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 Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $125,443 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| W I Cook Foundation | General | $62,721 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | General | $31,361 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | General | $31,361 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust give?
$125,443 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $31,361.
Who runs Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Myrie Bowen Shanks Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.