W&h Bender Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
W&h Bender Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,901 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,901
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,524 the year before.
44% 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 | $78,255 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $75,524 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $82,901 | 16 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
What W&h Bender Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $82,901 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | General | $50,000 |
| YWCA Mahoning Valley | General | $4,401 |
| Potential Development Program | General | $3,000 |
| Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Inc | A good start: austintown | $2,500 |
| Butler Institute of American Art | General | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | General | $2,500 |
| Leadership Mahoning Valley Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley | General | $2,500 |
| Autism Society of Mahoning Valley | Asmv autism initiatives | $2,000 |
| Henry H Stambaugh Auditorium | General | $2,000 |
| Dylans House | General | $2,000 |
| English Center | General | $2,000 |
| Youngstown Playhouse Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters Mission | Mission education outreach | $1,000 |
| Opera Western Reserve Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does W&h Bender Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W&h Bender Memorial Fund give?
$82,901 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs W&h Bender Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee).
What does W&h Bender Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.