Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$575,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $402,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $392,500 | 32 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $402,500 | 29 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 34 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 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 Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $466,000 |
| Maine | 12 | $73,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Programs to promote theater and the arts | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Opera House Arts | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | General support | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| After School Matters Inc | Support of after school programs for children | $20,000 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Elca World Hunger | General support | $20,000 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation of the Fortnightly | General support | $20,000 |
| United Society of Shakers Sabbathday Lake Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Bagaduce Music | General support | $10,000 |
| Homeport | General support | $10,000 |
| Island Heritage Trust Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Island Workforce Housing | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | General support | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling | General support | $10,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Historic Deerfield Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Historic Second Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of White Water Shaker Village | General support | $2,000 |
| Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $2,000 |
| Shaker Museum and Library | General support | $2,000 |
| South Union Shaker Village | General support | $2,000 |
| Stonington Firefighters Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Healthy Island Project Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Island Pantry Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Deer Isle Stonington Historical Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Island Community Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Stonington Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond F McCaskey
Questions people ask
Does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust give?
$575,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond F McCaskey (Trustee).
What does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and food and hunger.