Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III
Preselected recipients only
Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $916,800 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$916,800
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $437,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $437,500 | 19 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $916,800 | 18 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III 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 Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $506,800 |
| Illinois | 11 | $360,000 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | General funds | $500,000 |
| Ravinia Foundation | General funds | $125,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General funds | $90,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General funds | $75,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General funds | $25,000 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | General funds | $20,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | General funds | $10,000 |
| Northshore University Health System | General funds | $10,000 |
| Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Inc | General funds | $10,000 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | General funds | $7,500 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | General funds | $6,800 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | General funds | $5,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture & Creativity | General funds | $5,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission | General funds | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General funds | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General funds | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Center for Torah and Chesed | General funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Loren Stone
Questions people ask
Does Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III give?
$916,800 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III?
Its 2024 filing lists Loren Stone (Trustee).
What does Sedge Plitt Charitable Trust III fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.