W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008
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
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
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from W B Munson Foundation Xxxxx5008
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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