Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Munster, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $656,455 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$656,455
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $446,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $217,634 | 11 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $446,000 | 16 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $656,455 | 21 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable 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.
What Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14 | $302,455 |
| Michigan | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | Operating funds | $200,000 |
| Rosc | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| Books Brushes & Bands for Education | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Sojourner Truth House | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center Inc | Operating funds | $35,455 |
| Crossroads Fund | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Veterans Life Changing Services | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Fransiscan Health Foundation | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Enterprises | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| The 1441 Foundation | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Legacy Foundation | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Lori Patterson | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| World Centeral Kitchen Inc | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Lubiznik Centers for Arts | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Safe Coalition for Human Rights | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Chicago Immigrant Welcome Network | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peoples Bank
Questions people ask
Does Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust give?
$656,455 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peoples Bank (Trustee).
What does Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.