Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Morton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$951
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,100 the year before.
29% 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 | $242,550 | 7 | $782 |
| 2024 | $79,100 | 9 | $5,991 |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 7 | $951 |
How to apply
Soderstrom Family 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 | 6 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Southern Illinois Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ravania Festival | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bradley Unviversity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Riverview Cemetery | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl W Soderstrom Jr
- Carl D Soderstrom
- Robert W Soderstrom
Questions people ask
Does Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl W Soderstrom Jr (Trustee), Carl D Soderstrom (Trustee) and Robert W Soderstrom (Trustee).