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Ta William D Shely

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 616117380

Ta William D Shely is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,890 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $33,890 and the largest $33,890. 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 $24,934 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$36,5941$661,617
2024$24,9341$719,038
2025$33,8901$784,444

How to apply

Ta William D Shely 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 Ta William D Shely funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$33,890

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Easter Seals Cardinal Hill
Lexington, KY
General$33,890

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ta William D Shely accept grant applications?

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

How much does Ta William D Shely give?

$33,890 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $33,890.

Who runs Ta William D Shely?

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

What does Ta William D Shely fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability.

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