E & M Charitable Fund
E & M Charitable Fund is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $502K.
E & M Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: E & M Charitable Fund gave $502K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $126K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $502,352
- +3595.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $125,588
- +3595.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $125,588
- Primary geography
- Arizona (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who E & M Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($126K). Together the top 4 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How E & M Charitable Fund gives
- Giving grew 2936% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $502K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $502K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Support | $125,588 |
| Salvation Army Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $125,588 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $125,588 |
| CASA De Los Ninos Inc Tucson, AZ | General Support | $125,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $949 | $505,382 | $502,352 | 4 | $503,282 | — | $13,343 |
| 2025 | $502,760 | $141,394 | $31,934 | $13,592 | 4 | $28,139 | $137,599 | $22,408 |
| 2024 | $394,867 | $14,765 | $25,915 | $12,964 | 4 | $21,729 | $10,753 | $22,357 |
| 2023 | $406,016 | $14,836 | $29,666 | $16,548 | 4 | $25,313 | $10,773 | $21,727 |
| 2022 | $420,929 | $25,478 | $28,318 | $15,304 | 4 | $24,069 | $21,432 | $25,316 |
| 2021 | $423,768 | $16,831 | $27,417 | $14,348 | 4 | — | $12,873 | $24,067 |
| 2020 | $434,353 | $34,757 | $34,846 | $21,844 | 4 | — | $30,696 | $23,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E & M Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E & M Charitable Fund's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $9K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E & M Charitable Fund
How much does E & M Charitable Fund give each year?
E & M Charitable Fund gave $502K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 4 grants.
What is E & M Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
E & M Charitable Fund's median grant in 2026 was $125,588, and its average grant was $125,588, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E & M Charitable Fund give grants?
E & M Charitable Fund gives mostly in Arizona: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and District of Columbia (25%).
Does E & M Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E & M Charitable Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is E & M Charitable Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, E & M Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is E & M Charitable Fund's EIN?
E & M Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6649883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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