Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,920 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$295,920
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $253,620 the year before.
5% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,290 | 20 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $253,620 | 21 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $295,920 | 22 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual 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 Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $295,920 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Methodist Church | General | $45,000 |
| Washington & Jane Smith Community Beverly | General | $42,920 |
| Beverly Arts Center | General | $25,000 |
| Beverly Area Arts Alliance | General | $17,500 |
| Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry | General | $15,000 |
| Beverly Area Planning Association | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserves | General | $15,000 |
| Kate S Kellogg Elementary School | General | $15,000 |
| Henry R Clissold Elementary School | General | $15,000 |
| Elizabeth H Sutherland Elementary School | General | $15,000 |
| George F Cassell Elementary School | General | $13,000 |
| John H Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School | General | $7,000 |
| Alice L Barnard Elementary School | General | $7,000 |
| Mount Greenwood Elementary School | General | $7,000 |
| Annie Keller Gifted Magnet School | General | $7,000 |
| Barbara Vick Early Childhood | General | $7,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Morgan Park Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Morgan Park United Methodist Church | General | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School | General | $5,000 |
| St Barnabas Elementary School | General | $5,000 |
| Eugene S Pike House Foundation Inc | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Christopher J Berghoff
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust give?
$295,920 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and Christopher J Berghoff (Co-Trustee).
What does Ruth Oliver Secord Perpetual Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.