W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 75-6015068

The W B Munson Foundation-Trust is a private independent foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established as a trust in 1943 in Texas, the foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1947. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.2M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$356K

-3.0% YoY

Grant Count

39

+5.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-8.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides giving primarily in the following areas:

  • Health Care
  • The Arts
  • Education
  • Scholarships — specifically scholarship awards to high school graduates from Denison, Texas

Grantmaking

The foundation operates through multiple grant programs:

Grant Range

s and Statistics

Average Grant

Amount:** Varies by program type

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations in multiple states, with notable activity in:

  • Texas
  • California
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Arkansas

The foundation maintains a particular connection to Denison, Texas through its scholarship program for high school graduates from that community.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AbileneArlingtonAustinCollegeCollege StationDallasDenisonDentonFayettevilleKnoxvilleLubbockMalibuMckinneyNew YorkNormanNorthridgePrairie ViewRichardsonSearcySherman

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

  • Total Assets: $7,284,617
  • Total Giving: $409,878
  • Total Revenue: $166,553
  • Total Expenses: $481,717
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$214K$427K$641K$854K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,243,386$7,284,617$7,601,626
Revenue$438,042$166,553$364,559
Expenses$476,372$481,717$470,317
Qualifying Distributions$402,831$409,878$395,524
Net Investment Income$359,381$186,453$296,171
Distributable Amount$420,699$391,337$406,938

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$97K$194K$291K$388K38 grants202035 grants202136 grants202237 grants202339 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CITY OF DENISON$90KAUSTIN COLLEGE$30KTHE CHILD AND FAMILY GUI…$25KMASTERKEY MINISTRIES OF …$20KSHERMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$20KDENISON SISTER CITIES$18KCOURT APPOINTED SPECIAL …$15KFOUR RIVERS OUTREACH INC$15KHOUSE OF ELI INC$15KSHERMAN COMMUNITY PLAYERS$10K

Grant Size Distribution

185 grants across all recorded years

177<$50K7$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Denison ($90,000), Austin College ($30,000), The Child and Family Guidance ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALYSSA A PATTERSON WEST POINT, NYSCHOLARSHIP$1,500
JOSE DAVID ARIZA AUSTIN, TXSCHOLARSHIP$1,500
CHANDLER TURNER MALIBU, CASCHOLARSHIP$1,500
HANNAH GRINSPAN AUSTIN, TXSCHOLARSHIP$4,500
LAUREN GRINSPAN FAYETTEVILLE, ARSCHOLARSHIP$3,000
MELIJAH BOWMAN PRAIRIE VIEW, TXSCHOLARSHIP$3,000
MERCEDES REED LUBBOCK, TXSCHOLARSHIP$1,500
CANAAN THOMAS FAYETTEVILLE, ARSCHOLARSHIP$3,000
AVERY ENCALADE MALIBU, CASCHOLARSHIP$3,000
KADEN DUNN COLLEGE STATION, TXSCHOLARSHIP$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • JP Morgan Chase Bank NA — Trustee (2 hours per week, compensation of $93,293)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation's most recent grant information was updated in July 2024, with the latest financial filing from 2023. The foundation continues to actively award grants across its three primary program areas, with 55 grants distributed in the most recent reporting period.

Munson wins $75,000 Henry Luce Foundation grant

Frequently Asked Questions

What does W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 fund?

The foundation provides giving primarily in the following areas: • **Health Care** • **The Arts** • **Education** • **Scholarships** — specifically scholarship awards to high school graduates from Denison, Texas

How do I apply for a grant from W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008?

• **Grant Range:** $1,500 – $100,000 • **Median Grant Amount:** $3,750 • **Average Grant Amount:** Varies by program type • **Total Grants Awarded:** 55 grants (most recent data) • **Giving Rate:** 5.5% The foundation operates through multiple grant programs: 1. **Scholarship Program** • Average award: $2,518 • 28 recipients • Last awarded in 2023 2. **General Purpose Grants** • Average award: $19,783 • 23 recipients • Last awarded in 2023 3. **General Operating Grants** • Average award: $3,750…

Where does W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 make grants?

The foundation funds organizations in multiple states, with notable activity in: • Texas • California • Florida • Illinois • Maryland • Arkansas The foundation maintains a particular connection to Denison, Texas through its scholarship program for high school graduates from that community.

What size grants does W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 award?

In 2024, W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 awarded 39 grants totaling $356K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008 reported a distributable amount of $421K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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