Nuveen Benevolent Trust
Accepts applications
Nuveen Benevolent Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$111,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $107,250 the year before.
10% 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 | $107,250 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles L Michod Jr 225 W Washington St Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 236-6700, cmichod@komdr.com |
| What to submit | Letter with budget figures |
| Restrictions | Terms as listed in the foundation document |
What Nuveen Benevolent Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $37,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,500 |
| New York | 4 | $7,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $7,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Community Center for the Arts | General | $35,000 |
| School of the Art Institute | General | $35,000 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | General | $5,000 |
| St Catherine's Center for Special Needs | General | $5,000 |
| Vermont Law School | General | $5,000 |
| Abilis | General | $5,000 |
| Sportsbuddies Star | General | $2,500 |
| FSH Society | General | $2,000 |
| University of Vermont | General | $2,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Lake George Association | General | $1,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | General | $1,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | General | $1,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School | General | $1,000 |
| Williams College | General | $1,000 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund Co Boca Grande United Methodist Chuch | General | $1,000 |
| American Farm School Annual Fund | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Michod Jr
- Thomas H Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Nuveen Benevolent Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nuveen Benevolent Trust give?
$111,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nuveen Benevolent Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles L Michod Jr (Managing Trustee) and Thomas H Reynolds (Trustee).
What does Nuveen Benevolent Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.