English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001
The English Fenton Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships and general charitable purposes, including awards to educational institutions, charitable organizations, and individual recipients.
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 at a glance
In short: English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 gave $133K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,648
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,317
- +28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,316
- Total assets
- $2,190,174
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- 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.
Who English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fenton English Scholarship Trust ($66K). Together the top 7 received $86K.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($46,424), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 110 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (50%), Kentucky (37%), Illinois (7%), Washington, DC (4%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $134K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fenton English Scholarship Trust Dalllas, TX | Scholarship | $66,326 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General | $5,306 |
| Community Nurse Welfare Assoc Paris, IL | General | $3,980 |
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $46,424 |
| Greater St Louis Council Boy Scouts of America Saint Louis, MO | General | $2,653 |
| Hospital & Medical Foundation Paris, IL | General | $2,653 |
| The Youth & Comm Recreation Center East Central IL Paris, IL | General | $2,653 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America Louisville, KY | General | $2,653 |
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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 | $2,190,174 | $203,515 | $191,550 | $132,648 | 21 | $158,510 | $172,466 | $170,397 |
| 2024 | $2,175,492 | $160,201 | $174,656 | $117,691 | 24 | $142,792 | $130,815 | $159,124 |
| 2023 | $2,190,760 | $150,473 | $165,643 | $115,795 | 23 | $138,321 | $117,871 | $138,849 |
| 2022 | $2,203,659 | $84,743 | $188,698 | $133,769 | 23 | $156,915 | $57,580 | $140,196 |
| 2021 | $2,307,524 | $281,354 | $164,991 | $110,589 | 19 | $135,364 | $252,914 | $157,295 |
| 2020 | $2,185,596 | $198,421 | $155,022 | $109,479 | 23 | — | $173,460 | $128,252 |
| 2019 | $2,142,214 | $206,810 | $157,184 | $113,776 | 23 | — | $181,685 | $124,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general-purpose support. One grantee, the Hospital & Medical Foundation in Paris, Illinois, says its mission is “to provide excellent patient care and promote wellness throughout our communities.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 21 grants totaling $132,648. Grant amounts ranged from $2,653 to $66,326, with a median of $3,316. The largest grant was $66,326 to the Fenton English Scholarship Trust in Dallas, Texas, for scholarships. Other reported grants included $5,306 to the American Red Cross for general purposes and $3,980 to the Community Nurse Welfare Association for general purposes. Several $3,316 scholarship grants went to students associated with the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville; other individual recipients also received scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as trustee.
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$38K (2019) → $55K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $55K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001
How much does English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 give each year?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 gave $133K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 24 grants.
What is English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's typical grant size?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's median grant in 2025 was $3,316, and its average grant was $6,317, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 give grants?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (37%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, IL (3 grants).
Does English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's largest grantees?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's largest 2025 grantees include Fenton English Scholarship Trust ($66,326), American Red Cross ($5,306) and Community Nurse Welfare Assoc ($3,980), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($46,424), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (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 English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general-purpose support. One grantee, the Hospital & Medical Foundation in Paris, Illinois, says its mission is “to provide excellent patient care and promote wellness throughout our communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's EIN?
English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6121328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
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 26, 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 July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- 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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