The Society of Mannequins
Accepts applications
The Society of Mannequins is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,380 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,380
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$9,836
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,000 | 1 | $6,605 |
| 2025 | $6,380 | 5 | $9,836 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lucille Banks 9824 Vanderpole St, Chicago, IL 60643 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 779-4567, sigmabanks@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Application form with their pictureone letter of recommendation from a teacher or counseloran official high school transcript which includes seven semesterscommunity service(s) and/or church activities participationsubmit a written essay and have an interview on what the award would mean to them with the scholarhip committee of the society of mannequins. |
| Deadlines | January 21st |
| Restrictions | Minority high school senior who will attend a fouryear college or university and a current year graduatemust have grade point average of b or better act composition of 18 or higher class rank in upper 25 and a chicago metropolitan area resident |
What The Society of Mannequins funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $4,380 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Emma beck scholars scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Continuing scholar | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship to loyola unicersity in chicago | $1,000 |
| Individual | Mannequins freshman grant | $1,000 |
| Christopher D Redding Youth Asthma | Contribution to youth group | $380 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecellia M Smith
- Lucille Banks
- Janet Blake-Greene
Questions people ask
Does The Society of Mannequins accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 21st.
How much does The Society of Mannequins give?
$6,380 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Society of Mannequins?
Its 2025 filing lists Cecellia M Smith (President), Lucille Banks (Secretary) and Janet Blake-Greene (Treasurer).
What does The Society of Mannequins fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.