Roberti Helen Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Roberti Helen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $238,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $250,000 | 7 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $238,000 | 9 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $308,000 | 10 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Roberti Charitable Trust Admi 320 S Canal St Fl 12, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 461-5154 |
| What to submit | Written application by schools, colleges and universities described in code section 170(b)(i)(a)(II) |
| Restrictions | Maintain scholarship or comparable programs to enable native americans to attain undergraduate, post-graduate and professional degrees. |
What Roberti Helen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $170,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $35,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $18,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | General operating purposes | $90,000 |
| Asu Foundation | General operating purposes | $80,000 |
| National Judicial College | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| South Dakota State University | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans American Indian Education Fund | General poerating purposes | $18,000 |
| University of North Dakota American Indian Student Services | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College Foundation Inc | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Elizabeth Russell | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Roberti Helen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Roberti Helen Charitable Trust give?
$308,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Roberti Helen Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Roberti Helen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.