Grants paid by Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
EIN 36-7010559 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-7010559) reported 89 grants paid totaling $14,118,693 to 73 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$14,118,693
89 grants
Recipients
73
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $2,650,398 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | $2,553,341 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $3,094,947 | — |
| 2023 | 45 | $3,062,957 | — |
| 2024 | 41 | $2,757,050 | — |
Top recipients
The 73 recipients receiving the most from Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 73 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | U | See Attached, IL | 3 | $8,298,686 | 2022 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance 36-4200490 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $640,782 | 2024 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art 36-3225519 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $484,300 | 2024 |
| Chicago Opera Theater 23-7354963 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $472,000 | 2024 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children 36-2167012 | C | Chicago, IL | 2 | $350,000 | 2024 |
| P33 83-2851368 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $300,000 | 2024 |
| Illinois Justice Project | U | Chicago, IL | 2 | $282,700 | 2024 |
| Better Government Association Inc 36-0802950 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 36-2167797 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $157,325 | 2023 |
| The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000 | B | Chicago, IL | 3 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago 36-6008929 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| Illinois Railway Museum 36-6108196 | B | Union, IL | 2 | $110,400 | 2024 |
| Goodman Theatre | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Merit School of Music 36-3028768 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | U | Springfield, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Casa Central 39-3192157 | D | Chicago, IL | 2 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc 36-2896025 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Navy Pier Inc 27-4813461 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois Inc 36-3156154 | B | Skokie, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago 36-3310774 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $95,000 | 2024 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation 36-3357006 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $80,000 | 2023 |
| Art Institute of Chicago 36-2167725 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $75,000 | 2023 |
| Shriver Center On Poverty Law 36-3151279 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| Southland Development Authority 84-2818243 | C | Tinley Park, IL | 1 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc 36-3088628 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Revolution Workshop 82-2354651 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Inspiration Corporation Inc 36-3673980 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Upwardly Global 94-3346127 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women 36-3348160 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | U | Washington, WA | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago 61-1652413 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Mayors Causus Foundation 82-2702561 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois | U | North Riverside, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Heartland Alliance International LLC 30-0739799 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Chicago Commons Association 36-2169136 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Juvenile Protective Association 36-2167765 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Legal Action Chicago 84-3210537 | D | Chicago, IL | 2 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Center for Railroad Photography and Art Inc 39-1917972 | B | Madison, WI | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services 36-2167940 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Musical Arts Institute 30-0603029 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| Guest House | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Code Platoon 47-2499578 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society 36-9002074 | B | Oak Park, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge 81-2174635 | C | Oak Park, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Viator House of Hospitality 83-0884521 | B | Arlington Hts, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Cara Program 36-4268095 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Saga Education | U | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Chicago Youth Boxing Club 26-0053759 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Advance Illinois 26-2052733 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Chicago Debate Commission 27-1183079 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois 36-2170901 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Holy Family Ministries 36-4320533 | B | Westchester, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Friends of the Children 82-2650675 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Faith in Place 36-4540756 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Morton Arboretum 36-1505770 | B | Lisle, IL | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Chicago West Community Music Center 36-4322584 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Maryville Academy 36-2170873 | B | Des Plaines, IL | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Little Friends 36-2698644 | B | Warrenville, IL | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Strategy for Access Foundation Nfp 84-1759186 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $12,500 | 2023 |
| Mhub | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $12,500 | 2024 |
| Reading Between the Lines Nfp 82-0921310 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $12,500 | 2023 |
| American Red Cross of Illinois 85-3018218 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Just Gettin' Started DBA Ahead 87-3400408 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Humanity Rising 46-2302334 | B | Lake Zurich, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation 36-6082810 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Foundation 27-0428068 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Urban Rivers Inc 47-5528536 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Chicago a Cappella 36-3903754 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Woodlawn Project 86-3285145 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army 36-2167910 | C | Honolulu, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal Center 04-3608387 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Devices 4 the Disabled 47-5180181 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 89 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE EMG CHILDREN'S | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | National Museum of Mexican Art Chicago, IL | B | $242,150 | paid | SUPPORT NMMA COLLECTION | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Chicago Opera Theater Chicago, IL | B | $236,000 | paid | SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Illinois Justice Project Chicago, IL | U | $200,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE COMMUNICATIONS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Chapin Hall Center for Children Chicago, IL | C | $175,000 | paid | SUPPORT BUILDING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | P33 Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | paid | SUPPORT A PAID INTERNSHIP | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Better Government Association Inc Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT OUTREACH EXPANSION | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT TWO SIMULTANEOUS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Navy Pier Inc Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC PLAN | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Southland Development Authority Tinley Park, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE ILLINOIS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Erie Family Health Center Inc Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | SUPPORT ADOLESCENT | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Revolution Workshop Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | SUPPORT PRE-APPRENTICESHIP | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Casa Central Chicago, IL | D | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE ADULT WELLNESS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Casa Central Chicago, IL | D | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT ADULT WELLNESS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE NUESTRO FUTURO | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Meals On Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois North Riverside, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT OPERATING OF HOME- | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $45,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE YOUTH INSTITUTE | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL | B | $41,400 | paid | SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Guitars Over Guns Organization Chicago, IL | U | $30,000 | paid | SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Guest House Chicago, IL | U | $30,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Saga Education Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT HIGH IMPACT | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Legal Action Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Friends of the Children Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT YOUTH OUTINGS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge Oak Park, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT PEER MENTOR | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Chicago Youth Boxing Club Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Advance Illinois Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATOR | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Faith in Place Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT ECO-AMBASSADOR | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Musical Arts Institute Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CMR | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Little Friends Warrenville, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR I/DD | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Mhub Chicago, IL | U | $12,500 | paid | SUPPORT THE CATALYZE | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Just Gettin' Started DBA Ahead Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Chicago a Cappella Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE HER VOICE | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Humanity Rising Lake Zurich, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Woodlawn Project Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Roseland Community Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT MATERNAL WELLNESS | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | Urban Rivers Inc Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2023 | Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $390,782 | paid | MATCH FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | National Museum of Mexican Art Chicago, IL | B | $242,150 | paid | NMMA COLLECTION | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago Opera Theater Chicago, IL | B | $236,000 | paid | ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN COUNSEL | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chapin Hall Center for Children Chicago, IL | C | $175,000 | paid | TO HELP BUILDING | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL | B | $157,325 | paid | YOUTH! PROJECT DEVELOPMENT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | P33 Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | paid | 5-YEAR OPERATIONS SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Better Government Association Inc Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | OUTREACH EXPANSION | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago Theatre Group Inc Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | APPRENTICE FUNDING | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois Inc Skokie, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | TO FUND NEGRO MOTORIST | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Springfield, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | COMMUNITY WORKSHOP AID | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Illinois Justice Project Chicago, IL | U | $82,700 | paid | TO SUPPORT CONTINUATION & | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | GENDER AND SEX DEVELOPMENT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | ENHANCING MUSEUM | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL | B | $69,000 | paid | ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Friends of the World Food Program Inc Washington, WA | U | $50,000 | paid | EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT FOR | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Heartland Alliance International LLC Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT READIANTI GUN | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Inspiration Corporation Inc Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS HONORARY | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago Commons Association Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | FAMILY HUB PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CFW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AID | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Juvenile Protective Association Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | THERAPY PROGRAM EXPANSION | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | HONORARY GRANT FOR WE RISE | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Center for Railroad Photography and Art Inc Madison, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | CENTER FOR RAILROAD | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | HONORARY GRANT FOR IL | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | YOUTH INSTITUTE SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Upwardly Global New York, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHICAGO'S | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Metropolitan Mayors Causus Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR THE CLIMATE | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society Oak Park, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Code Platoon Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | CODING BOOTCAMP FUND | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Viator House of Hospitality Arlington Hts, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | HONORARY GRANT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Musical Arts Institute Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Legal Action Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Holy Family Ministries Westchester, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | ADVENTURES IN LEARNING - | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | PATIENT EDU. AND WOMEN | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago Debate Commission Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Cara Program Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS HONORARY | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Chicago West Community Music Center Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | WESTSIDE LAPTOP ORCHESTRA - | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Maryville Academy Des Plaines, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Reading Between the Lines Nfp Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | COOK COUNTY JAIL PROJECT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Strategy for Access Foundation Nfp Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | SUPPORT DISABLED ATHLETICS | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | MUSIC TO MY EARS INITIATIVE | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | American Red Cross of Illinois Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | HAWAII WILDFIRE AID | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | Devices 4 the Disabled Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | HONORARY GRANT | 202412839349100231 |
| 2023 | The Salvation Army Honolulu, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | MAUI FIRE RELIEF - HONORARY | 202412839349100231 |
| 2022 | See Attached Schedule See Attached, IL | U | $3,094,947 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202310969349100901 |
| 2021 | See Attached Schedule See Attached, IL | U | $2,553,341 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202211159349102321 |
| 2020 | See Attached Schedule See Attached, IL | U | $2,650,398 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202121179349100747 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-11-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202502869349100630 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-11-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202412839349100231 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-11-30 | not stated | 2021v4.1 | 202310969349100901 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-11-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202211159349102321 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-11-30 | not stated | 2019v5.0 | 202121179349100747 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/367010559.json.
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