W B Munson Foundation
Accepts applications
W B Munson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $382,625 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$382,625
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $356,408 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $367,500 | 37 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $356,408 | 39 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $382,625 | 32 | $9.9 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, susan.kravik@jpmorgan.com |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Restrictions | Limited to educational, medical and cultural |
What W B Munson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $344,125 |
| California | 3 | $29,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison Public Library | General | $90,000 |
| Denison Independent School District Special Education Department | General | $60,000 |
| Austin College | General | $30,000 |
| The Child and Family Guidance | General | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | General | $21,000 |
| Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County | General | $20,000 |
| Sherman Symphony Orchestra | General | $20,000 |
| Denison Sister Cities Inc | General | $18,000 |
| City of Denison | General | $15,625 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County | General | $10,000 |
| House of Eli Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Texoma Family Shelter | General | $9,500 |
| Family Promise of Grayson County Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Grayson County Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Childrens Chorus of Greater North Texas | General | $5,000 |
| Denison Main Street Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Alyssa A Patterson US Military Academy-West Point | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jose David Ariza University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Chandler Turner Pepperdine University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Melijah Bowman Prairie View A&m University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Luke Sparlin University of Oklahoma | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Serenity Quillens University of North Texas | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Red River Railroad Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Price Allen Texas A&m Foundation | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Mercedes Reed Texas Tech University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Canaan Thomas University of Arkansas at Fayetteville | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Avery Encalade Pepperdine University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Luke Horning Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Buckley Turner University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Venuki L Gamage University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Mai Ueno University of North Carolina at CH | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Price Hotalen Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does W B Munson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W B Munson Foundation give?
$382,625 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs W B Munson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does W B Munson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.