Estate of Elizabeth Straut
Estate of Elizabeth Straut is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $228K. Net investment income was $656K.
Estate of Elizabeth Straut at a glance
In short: Estate of Elizabeth Straut gave $228K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $76K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $227,652
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $75,884
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $75,884
- Total assets
- $5,208,819
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Estate of Elizabeth Straut funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Admiral at the Lake Foundation ($76K). Together the top 3 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Estate of Elizabeth Straut gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2021) to $271K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral at the Lake Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $75,884 |
| Grace Episcopal Church Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $75,884 |
| Children's Home & Aid Society Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $75,884 |
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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 | $5,208,819 | $704,007 | $311,961 | $227,652 | 3 | $254,293 | $656,498 | $277,004 |
| 2025 | $4,648,394 | $454,356 | $300,085 | $225,474 | 3 | $250,227 | $405,845 | $256,816 |
| 2024 | $4,517,336 | $187,197 | $259,197 | $197,199 | 3 | $219,644 | $134,435 | $236,489 |
| 2023 | $4,545,108 | $-65,552 | $278,398 | $209,715 | 3 | $231,363 | $55,018 | $226,931 |
| 2022 | $4,890,072 | $983,901 | $355,590 | $271,098 | 3 | $295,547 | $935,637 | $260,826 |
| 2021 | $4,726,421 | $352,715 | $253,331 | $184,518 | 3 | — | $314,201 | $244,256 |
| 2020 | $4,088,879 | $298,134 | $254,717 | $198,678 | 3 | — | $271,100 | $216,900 |
| 2019 | $4,137,531 | $240,663 | $285,855 | $215,286 | 3 | — | $175,360 | $220,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estate of Elizabeth Straut reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Estate of Elizabeth Straut's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$60K (2022) → $65K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $65K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Estate of Elizabeth Straut
How much does Estate of Elizabeth Straut give each year?
Estate of Elizabeth Straut gave $228K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $225K across 3 grants.
What is Estate of Elizabeth Straut's typical grant size?
Estate of Elizabeth Straut's median grant in 2026 was $75,884, and its average grant was $75,884, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Estate of Elizabeth Straut give grants?
Estate of Elizabeth Straut gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Estate of Elizabeth Straut give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Estate of Elizabeth Straut's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Estate of Elizabeth Straut?
Estate of Elizabeth Straut reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (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 is Estate of Elizabeth Straut's EIN?
Estate of Elizabeth Straut's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6038536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 29, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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