Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947
The Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the three trusts that make up Prince Charitable Trusts. The family foundation says its giving is focused on Chicago, Washington, DC, and Newport, Rhode Island, supporting work in areas including the arts, environment, youth, and health.
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 at a glance
In short: Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 gave $871K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Illinois. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,500
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,017
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $24,191,465
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947
- How to Apply
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Review the regional priorities and submit a brief overview through the Community Inquiry Form if the work aligns. The filing lists a written proposal and supporting organizational materials as application materials.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says applications are received throughout the year, with deadlines usually in January, May, and June. The website lists Chicago performing arts fall applications as due August 25 by invitation only; Chicago environmental justice applications are closed.
- Deadline
- The filing says applications are received throughout the year, with deadlines usually in January, May, and June.
- Contact
Application contact: Prince Charitable Trusts
Mailing address: 140 South Dearborn Street Ste 1410, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 419-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Georges School ($175K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 180 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Prince Charitable Trusts identifies Chicago, Washington, DC, and Newport, Rhode Island, as its primary regions. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (50%), DC (21%), and Rhode Island (20%), followed by Virginia (5%) and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 29 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $815K (2023) to $983K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $871K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges School Middletown, RI | general operating support | $175,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | support Washington National Opera's general operation | $45,000 |
| Prince William Conservation Alliance Woodbridge, VA | general operating support | $40,000 |
| Alianza Leadership Institute Chicago, IL | Empowered Together, Displacement Never | $30,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Chicago, IL | general operating support $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Court Theatre Fund Chicago, IL | general operating support | $30,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | support Washington National Opera's education and outreach | $30,000 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company Chicago, IL | general operating support | $30,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theater Chicago, IL | general operating support | $30,000 |
| Acclivus Inc Chicago, IL | Chicago Violent Trauma Hospital Response | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,191,465 | $-40,061 | $1,253,193 | $870,500 | 30 | $1,176,569 | $244,522 | $1,176,841 |
| 2023 | $22,573,682 | $1,274,437 | $1,185,375 | $815,000 | 33 | $1,117,979 | $1,233,246 | $1,045,017 |
| 2022 | $20,266,076 | $1,082,390 | $1,336,974 | $982,500 | 42 | $1,216,724 | $1,034,173 | $1,076,839 |
| 2021 | $25,413,889 | $3,629,687 | $1,208,778 | $865,500 | 38 | $1,111,735 | $3,582,009 | $1,188,739 |
| 2020 | $24,071,878 | $1,654,505 | $1,181,799 | $871,000 | 37 | — | $1,606,994 | $1,046,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Prince Charitable Trusts says it believes nonprofit organizations can transform lives, improve communities, and advance ideas. Its stated regional priorities include theater, music, dance, environmental justice, and sports-based youth development in Chicago; arts and culture, resilient land use, and strong democracy in Washington, DC; and arts and cultural heritage, environment, and human services in Newport, Rhode Island.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. St George’s School describes its mission as helping students in grades 9–12 develop their abilities. Prince William Conservation Alliance says it connects people with nature and encourages protection of natural resources. Lookingglass Theatre Company describes itself as creating and presenting innovative theatrical work, while Chicago Theatre Group says it produces classic and contemporary works and supports a wide range of artists and visions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 30 grants totaling $870,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $175,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $175,000 to St George’s School for general operating support; $45,000 to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for Washington National Opera’s general operation; and $40,000 to Prince William Conservation Alliance for general operating support. Other listed awards included $30,000 each to Alianza Leadership Institute, Chicago Theatre Group, Court Theatre Fund, Lookingglass Theatre Company, and Steppenwolf Theater.
The trust’s filing states that applications are received throughout the year and lists written proposals, an IRS determination letter under Section 509(a), a current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature as application materials. Its website directs prospective organizations to review the regional funding priorities and share a brief overview through its Community Inquiry Form; it also notes that some opportunities are by invitation only or have closed application periods. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. The trust’s published guidelines require eligible organizations to be 501(c)(3) public charities and exclude projects promoting or proselytizing religion, as well as organizations that discriminate on specified grounds.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 is led by Charles Twichell, Co-Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Twichell
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolynn Brunette
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana C. Prince
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Patrick Wood-Prince
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Toni Dobbins
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Diana C Prince (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947
How much does Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 give each year?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 gave $871K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $815K across 33 grants.
What is Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's typical grant size?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,017, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 that year got $50K on average.
Where does Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 give grants?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Rhode Island (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (15 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's largest grantees?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's largest 2024 grantees include St Georges School ($175,000), John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ($75,000 across 2 grants) and Prince William Conservation Alliance ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 reported $24.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 fund?
Prince Charitable Trusts says it believes nonprofit organizations can transform lives, improve communities, and advance ideas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947?
Review the regional priorities and submit a brief overview through the Community Inquiry Form if the work aligns. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's EIN?
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2369181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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