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W N Beard Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 756013939

W N Beard Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,559 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,456 and the largest $11,647. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $14,536 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,5363$384,300
2024$14,5593$407,475

How to apply

W N Beard 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 W N Beard Trust funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$13,103
Illinois1$1,456

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Arlington Baptist College
Arlington, TX
General$11,647
Evantell Inc
Dallas, TX
General$1,456
Grace & Truth Inc
Danville, IL
General$1,456

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does W N Beard Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does W N Beard Trust give?

$14,559 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,456.

Who runs W N Beard Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does W N Beard Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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