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Rev Bernard A Render Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367419373

Rev Bernard A Render Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,924 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $19,924 and the largest $19,924. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $15,276 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,1941$446,716
2024$15,2761$476,792
2025$19,9241$512,384

How to apply

Rev Bernard A Render 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Rev Bernard A Render Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$19,924

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Diocese of Peoria
Peoria, IL
General$19,924

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Rev Bernard A Render Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Rev Bernard A Render Trust give?

$19,924 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $19,924.

Who runs Rev Bernard A Render Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Rev Bernard A Render Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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