Trustmark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trustmark Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 231 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $177,500. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants231
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$177,500
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $1.3 million | 224 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 241 | $13.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 231 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Trustmark Foundation 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 Trustmark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 104 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 13 | $270,847 |
| Wisconsin | 25 | $67,761 |
| Ohio | 14 | $27,816 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $27,722 |
| Missouri | 5 | $20,445 |
| Michigan | 4 | $17,570 |
| California | 5 | $16,275 |
| Arizona | 4 | $12,682 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,575 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Contribution provided | $177,500 |
| United Way of Lake County | Contribution provided | $150,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Contribution provided | $60,000 |
| Veap | Contribution provided | $50,000 |
| A Safe Place | Contribution provided | $50,000 |
| Lake County Haven | Contribution provided | $45,000 |
| CASA Lake County | Contribution provided | $45,000 |
| Youth and Family Counseling | Contribution provided | $40,000 |
| OMNI Youth Services | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Contribution provided | $35,000 |
| Willow House | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake County | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Beacon Place | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Contribution provided | $30,000 |
| The Boulevard | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Josselyn | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Journeys the Road Home | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Keeping Families Covered | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| WINGS Program | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Nicasa | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Lake County Center for Independent Living | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| Community Health | Contribution provided | $20,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Allendale Association | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Ascension Healthcare | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| GiveNKind | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| Fill A Heart Kids | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| GLASA Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| SEDOL Foundation | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| The Actuarial Foundation | Contribution provided | $15,000 |
| United Way of Lake County | Contribution provided | $14,005 |
| Hoffman Homes inc | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Kenosha Human Development Services | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Centers | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| The HAP Foundation | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Wiklund
- Tayva Bancroft
- Katie Licup
- Daniel Mandarino
- Nina Durkin
- David Weick
- Jennifer Daniels
Questions people ask
Does Trustmark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trustmark Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 231 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Trustmark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Wiklund (Trustee Nominee), Tayva Bancroft (Trustee Nominee), Katie Licup (Trustee Nominee) and Daniel Mandarino (Chairperson) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Trustmark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.