W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008
The W B Munson Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes intended to promote public welfare and the well-being of people in Grayson County.
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 at a glance
In short: W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 gave $383K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $382,625
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,957
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,536,411
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and use the online grants application materials. Awards are limited to educational, medical, and cultural purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Jp Morgan Chase Bank N A
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Email: susan.kravik@jpmorgan.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008
Who W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denison Public Library ($90K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 179 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated purpose refers to the well-being of Grayson County residents. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to California, and 1% each to New York and Oklahoma; the filing also lists Arkansas at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $351K (2022) to $388K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $383K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison Public Library Denison, TX | General | $90,000 |
| Denison Independent School District Special Education Department Denison, TX | General | $60,000 |
| Austin College Sherman, TX | General | $30,000 |
| The Child and Family Guidance Northridge, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | General | $21,000 |
| Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County Sherman, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Sherman Symphony Orchestra Sherman, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Denison Sister Cities Inc Denison, TX | General | $18,000 |
| City of Denison Denison, TX | General | $15,625 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County Sherman, TX | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,536,411 | $859,552 | $559,332 | $382,625 | 32 | $432,047 | $739,666 | $449,237 |
| 2024 | $7,243,386 | $438,042 | $476,372 | $356,408 | 39 | $402,831 | $359,381 | $420,699 |
| 2023 | $7,284,617 | $166,553 | $481,717 | $367,500 | 37 | $409,878 | $186,453 | $391,337 |
| 2022 | $7,601,626 | $364,559 | $470,317 | $350,600 | 36 | $395,524 | $296,171 | $406,938 |
| 2021 | $7,710,261 | $776,718 | $514,219 | $387,500 | 35 | $436,355 | $709,084 | $443,986 |
| 2020 | $7,449,361 | $507,407 | $451,265 | $373,500 | 38 | — | $449,915 | $388,582 |
| 2019 | $7,394,776 | $280,362 | $453,576 | $382,975 | 35 | — | $227,650 | $393,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 reported a distributable amount of $449K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote public welfare and the well-being of Grayson County residents through charitable, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives. Its program areas include scientific research, arts and culture, and education. Its 2025 filing also limits awards to educational, medical, and cultural purposes.
The 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Austin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and sciences for rewarding careers and meaningful lives; Sherman Symphony Orchestra says it promotes musical and educational activities through performances and education opportunities. House of Eli says it provides job training, educational opportunities, and transitional living for young men. Texoma Family Shelter says it provides food, housing, counseling, and other assistance to homeless families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $382,625 through 32 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $90,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards included $90,000 to Denison Public Library, $60,000 to Denison Independent School District, $30,000 to Austin College, and $25,000 to The Child and Family Guidance. Other notable awards were $21,000 to Texas A&M Foundation, $20,000 each to Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County and Sherman Symphony Orchestra, and $18,000 to Denison Sister Cities Inc. The listed purposes for these largest grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$59K (2019) → $104K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008
How much does W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 give each year?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 gave $383K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $356K across 39 grants.
What is W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's typical grant size?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,957, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 that year got $11K on average.
Where does W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 give grants?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denison, TX (7 grants), Sherman, TX (7 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's largest grantees?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's largest 2025 grantees include Denison Public Library ($90,000), Denison Independent School District Special Education Department ($60,000) and Austin College ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (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 W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote public welfare and the well-being of Grayson County residents through charitable, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives. Its program areas include scientific research, arts and culture, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008?
The filing directs applicants to contact JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's EIN?
W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6015068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). W B Munson Foundation XXXXX5008 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/w-b-munson-foundation-xxxxx5008-morg_93ffe46a601942958ff9ac74f937333d
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