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Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367816790

Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,184 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $66,046 and the largest $66,046. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Thomas Hughes Bell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$132,092
New York2$132,092

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Juilliard School
New York, NY
General$66,046
Manhattan School of Music Inc
New York, NY
General$66,046
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
General$66,046
The University of Chicago Office of Gift Planning
Chicago, IL
General$66,046

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust give?

$264,184 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $66,046.

Who runs Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust?

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

What does Thomas Hughes Bell Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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