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William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366060072

William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,128 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,376 and the largest $7,376. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $20,852 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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$21,3244$511,631
2024$20,8524$557,263
2025$22,1283$618,203

How to apply

William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund 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 William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$22,128

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethany Home Finance Dept Tom Tallman
Moline, IL
General$7,376
St Mary's Church
Moline, IL
General$7,376
Christ Episcopal Church
Moline, IL
General$7,376

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund give?

$22,128 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,376.

Who runs William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund?

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

What does William J Talty and Ethel O Talty Char Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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