Emerson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PO BOX CHICA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $15.9M. Net investment income was $8.3M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.2M
+51.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.9M
-17.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15.9M
-17.2% YoY
About Emerson Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Emerson Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PO BOX CHICA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $15.9M. Net investment income was $8.3M.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,207,341 | $15,998,961 | $14,765,277 |
| Revenue | $34,885,404 | $20,800,942 | $38,883,205 |
| Expenses | $17,152,318 | $19,285,346 | $20,398,827 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $15,918,351 | $19,238,320 | $20,349,356 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,301,437 | $8,796,836 | $28,576 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,189,248 | $1,396,494 | $1,827,848 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $13,991 |
| EMERSON ELECTRIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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