John G Symons Trust Charities Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $235K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$235K
+4.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+4.4% YoY
About John G Symons Trust Charities Fund
Based on IRS filings
John G Symons Trust Charities Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $235K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Richland County Campus Foundation ($75,000), West Cook Ymca ($60,000), Passages Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PASSAGES INC RICHLAND CENTER, WI | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $50,000 |
| RICHLAND COUNTY CAMPUS FOUNDATION RICHLAND CENTER, WI | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $75,000 |
| THE FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| WEST COOK YMCA OAK PARK, IL | IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASE HOOGENDOORN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $40,436 |
| MARSHALL FRONT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John G Symons Trust Charities Fund?
John G Symons Trust Charities Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does John G Symons Trust Charities Fund operate?
John G Symons Trust Charities Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Wisconsin.
What size grants does John G Symons Trust Charities Fund award?
In 2024, John G Symons Trust Charities Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $235K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is John G Symons Trust Charities Fund's EIN?
John G Symons Trust Charities Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7625785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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