Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust
The Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1988, it supports Mae Volen Senior Center.
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust reported $658K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $658,031 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $12,507,262
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,684,678
- +108.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,684,678
- +108.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $750,729
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2024 grant went to Mae Volen Senior Center Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $643K (2024) to $789K (2020). In 2025 it reported $658K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Volen Senior Center Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $643,248 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,507,262 | $1,684,678 | $750,729 | $658,031 | Total only | $1,684,678 |
| 2024 | $11,579,451 | $808,329 | $733,926 | $643,248 | 1 | $808,329 |
| 2023 | $11,503,014 | $237,612 | $741,608 | $659,653 | Total only | $237,612 |
| 2022 | $12,008,345 | $636,733 | $803,272 | $715,891 | Total only | $636,733 |
| 2021 | $12,176,643 | $1,147,348 | $800,439 | $703,969 | Total only | $1,147,348 |
| 2020 | $11,830,291 | $375,818 | $849,662 | $788,976 | 1 | $375,818 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated mission is to support Mae Volen Senior Center. Its 2025 filing says distributions were made to support the center’s charitable activities, informed by a trustee’s knowledge of its programs and funding needs. The supported organization describes its mission as enhancing the well-being of South Florida seniors, family caregivers, people with disabilities, and their families through education, advocacy, health care, and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported one grant totaling $643,248, awarded to Mae Volen Senior Center Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida. The available filing data reports no grants for 2023 or 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust's only listed officer is The Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $84K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust
How much does Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust give each year?
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust reported $658K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $643K across 1 grant.
How large is Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust?
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is to support Mae Volen Senior Center. Its 2025 filing says distributions were made to support the center’s charitable activities, informed by a trustee’s knowledge of its programs and funding needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust?
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust make grants?
The reported 2024 grant went to Mae Volen Senior Center Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida.
What is Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust's EIN?
Benjamin Volen Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6018806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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