Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $45K.
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr at a glance
In short: Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr gave $25K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,000
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +45.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $466,960
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (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.
How to apply to Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr
Who Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Texas Girls Choir Inc ($5K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 $23K (2024) to $28K (2020). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Girls Choir Inc Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Associatio Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,000 |
| W I Cook Foundation Inc Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $466,960 | $52,358 | $37,939 | $25,000 | 5 | $29,851 | $44,921 | $31,720 |
| 2025 | $452,541 | $37,131 | $35,627 | $24,000 | 7 | $28,565 | $30,132 | $29,937 |
| 2024 | $450,106 | $21,605 | $34,282 | $23,000 | 6 | $27,217 | $13,447 | $27,821 |
| 2023 | $465,143 | $28,877 | $36,728 | $26,000 | 5 | $30,060 | $22,318 | $26,659 |
| 2022 | $472,996 | $27,828 | $38,056 | $25,000 | 6 | $29,777 | $20,224 | $31,208 |
| 2021 | $483,279 | $40,539 | $35,665 | $24,000 | 4 | — | $32,744 | $29,231 |
| 2020 | $478,484 | $29,924 | $38,638 | $28,000 | 5 | — | $23,357 | $31,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2026)
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 $12K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr
How much does Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr give each year?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr gave $25K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $24K across 7 grants.
What is Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's typical grant size?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr give grants?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (5 grants).
Does Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's largest grantees?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Texas Girls Choir Inc ($5,000), All Saints Health Foundation ($5,000) and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Associatio ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr reported $467K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's EIN?
Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6466013. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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