Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust
The Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations, with its grant-program description specifying organizations located in Tarrant County, Texas.
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust gave $114K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,769
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,215,115
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The grant-program description says eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofits; individuals may not apply.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust
Who Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Summit Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its grant-program description says funds are for charitable organizations located in Tarrant County, Texas. In the 2025 filing, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $122K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Summit Inc Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Texas Society to Prevent Blindness Houston, TX | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Foundation for the Young Womens Leadership Fort Worth, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| CASA of Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation Fort Worth, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Artist Outreach Inc Dallas, TX | General | $7,500 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Fort Worth, TX | General | $7,000 |
| Wings of a Butterfly North Richland Hills, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Arlington Charities Inc Arlington, TX | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,215,115 | $141,568 | $163,764 | $114,000 | 13 | $135,632 | $115,869 | $142,966 |
| 2024 | $2,238,582 | $136,221 | $152,291 | $107,000 | 9 | $127,503 | $110,848 | $134,477 |
| 2023 | $2,254,816 | $77,708 | $156,492 | $109,100 | 7 | $126,514 | $46,831 | $124,139 |
| 2022 | $2,334,592 | $91,916 | $169,701 | $122,420 | 9 | $142,145 | $69,643 | $128,824 |
| 2021 | $2,413,236 | $228,425 | $147,533 | $101,287 | 6 | $123,635 | $203,980 | $144,768 |
| 2020 | $2,332,006 | $38,293 | $153,774 | $106,671 | 5 | — | $27,675 | $126,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grant-program description lists animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, community development, education, environment, human and social services, religious initiatives, health and medical research, and scientific activities.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. Camp Summit says it provides barrier-free outdoor experiences to promote personal growth and independence for people with disabilities. CASA of Tarrant County describes its work as providing court-appointed volunteer advocates for allegedly abused and neglected children. Artist Outreach says it works to change the educational, emotional, and financial futures of people through creative arts. Other 2025 recipients describe work in food and supportive services, pregnancy services, support for abused women, hospice and palliative care, and animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $114,000. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $20,000 to Camp Summit Inc., $15,000 to Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, and $10,000 each to Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership, Gladney Center for Adoption, CASA of Tarrant County Inc., and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers. Other reported grants included $7,500 to Artist Outreach Inc.; $7,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant; and $5,000 each to Wings of a Butterfly, Arlington Charities Inc., Arlington Pregnancy Center Inc., and Community Healthcare of Texas. Humane Society of North Texas reported receiving $4,500 from the trust in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as trustee.
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
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 $43K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust
How much does Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust give each year?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust gave $114K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 9 grants.
What is Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,769, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust give grants?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (7 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Summit Inc ($20,000), Texas Society to Prevent Blindness ($15,000) and Foundation for the Young Womens Leadership ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grant-program description lists animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, community development, education, environment, human and social services, religious initiatives, health and medical research, and scientific activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's EIN?
Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6845218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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