Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $747K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $52K.
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust gave $38K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $37,514
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,757
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $18,757
- Total assets
- $746,977
- +0.9% 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 October 2026.
Who Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Inc ($19K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $38K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Inc Rockford, IL | Program Support | $18,757 |
| Stillman Valley Fire Protection Dist Stillman Valley, IL | Program Support | $18,757 |
Ready to take the next step with Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust?
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 | $746,977 | $59,477 | $52,749 | $37,514 | 2 | $44,360 | $52,357 | $45,942 |
| 2025 | $739,999 | $61,686 | $48,684 | $34,806 | 2 | $41,446 | $54,798 | $44,153 |
| 2024 | $724,114 | $25,506 | $47,662 | $35,240 | 2 | $41,254 | $18,200 | $40,820 |
| 2023 | $746,058 | $-4,953 | $41,570 | $28,870 | 2 | $34,697 | $11,442 | $41,068 |
| 2022 | $791,873 | $615,173 | $28,890 | $16,744 | 2 | $21,355 | $73,432 | $33,481 |
| 2021 | $357,265 | $105,100 | $24,701 | $17,526 | 2 | — | $101,383 | $20,126 |
| 2020 | $277,013 | $19,142 | $24,233 | $17,270 | 2 | — | $15,688 | $20,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $14K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: BMO Harris Bank N A (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: BMO Harris Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $14K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust
How much does Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust give each year?
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust gave $38K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust?
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust reported $747K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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.
Where does Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust operate?
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust's EIN?
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8765186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Illinois
Wynne Family Charitable Foundation
Horseshoe Bay, TX
The Wynne Family Charitable Foundation supports organizations working in areas including children’s services, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, health, and military-family support, with 2025 grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 and a median of $1,000. Its giving is based in Texas, though 2025 grants went to organizations in several states; it accepts no unsolicited requests and funds only preselected charities.
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
38
Total Given
$60K
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
The foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including housing stability, food assistance, health care, education, and community services, with most funding going to Georgia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median of $8,750. It accepts requests by written letter and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$11.9M
Grants
36
Total Given
$331K
The Ben Harding Family Foundation
Rockford, IL
The Ben Harding Family Foundation supports varied charitable organizations, including food, arts, health, and community groups, primarily in Illinois. In 2024, its 36 grants totaled $46,000, ranging from $500 to $7,000, with a median grant of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$961K
Grants
36
Total Given
$46K
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc
Port Edwards, WI
The foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including arts and culture, education, family support, health, housing, and workforce development, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Wisconsin. Its 107 grants ranged from $500 to $437,500, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$20.5M
Grants
107
Total Given
$1.2M
Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation
Hoover, AL
The Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation supports human services, animal welfare, education, and Christian organizations, with most funding going to Alabama and some grants in Florida, Missouri, Illinois, and Connecticut. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
22
Total Given
$472K
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation
Mullica Hill, NJ
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation funded a broad mix of charitable organizations, including health care, education, animal welfare, conservation, and organizations supporting Israel, with grants concentrated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, California, and Illinois. Its 2022 grants ranged from $500 to $655,000, with a median of $2,500. It stated that it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests; the available profile suggests it may have stopped grantmaking.
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
161
Total Given
$2.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Louise M Wasney Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?