Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 4 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Renee and Lester Crown 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $950,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Support of the jerusalem (israel) press club | $250,000 |
| American Society for Technion | General operating support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester Crown
Questions people ask
Does Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lester Crown (Trustee).