Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1992 and granted charitable status in June 1994. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Trust practices values-based grant making to public charities serving Chicago and Cook County residents. The organization operates as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation with a focus on promoting individual self-reliance, relieving human suffering, and fostering individual self-worth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
41
-8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust's core values include promoting thrift, humility, industry, self-sacrifice, and self-sufficiency; relieving human suffering; developing self-esteem and dignity; and encouraging vigorous athletic activity. The foundation emphasizes developing regional solutions to Chicago's regional challenges.
Primary funding interests include:
- Community Development
- Education
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- Sports & Recreation
- Classical fine arts
- Physical health and spiritual well-being
- World peace through improved travel
Grantmaking
Recent grants (2024) include:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust provides support geographically to Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. Organizations outside the immediate area may apply if they serve a significant number of Chicago residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of November 2023:
- Total Assets: $54,517,537 (ledger value)
- Annual Income: $18,441,989
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $68,163,016
- Total Revenues: $16,483,106
- Total Expenses: $4,090,390
The foundation is ranked 9,396 among the top 10,000 U.S. foundations by assets.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES L ALEXANDER | CO-TRUSTEE | 20 | $418,584 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.emgeniustrust.org
- Address: 10 S Dearborn St, Suite IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
- Phone: 800-496-2583
- EIN: 36-7010559
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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