Communitas Charitable Trust
Communitas Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $162K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$162K
+36.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
+445.7% YoY
About Communitas Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Communitas Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $162K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Global Giving ($160,653), Riverside Theatre ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL GIVING WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $160,653 |
| RIVERSIDE THEATRE IOWA CITY, IA | CHARITABLE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA L BARON | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| EDDIE BARON | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARGARET B SAEUGLING | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communitas Charitable Trust?
Communitas Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Communitas Charitable Trust operate?
Communitas Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Communitas Charitable Trust award?
In 2023, Communitas Charitable Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $81K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communitas Charitable Trust's EIN?
Communitas Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6947593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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