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Caris Charitable Trust I

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 823372946  ·  Private foundation

Caris Charitable Trust I is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $14.5M in assets. This page documents the 3 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Caris Charitable Trust I — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.5M
Total assets
3
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Caris Charitable Trust I funds

Caris Charitable Trust I's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caris Charitable Trust I, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The University of Arizona
GENERAL
Tucson, AZ$2.6M2023
The University of Arizona
GENERAL
Tucson, AZ$2.5M2022
The University of Arizona
GENERAL
Tucson, AZ$2.5M2020

Caris Charitable Trust I giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.5M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Caris Charitable Trust I

Caris Charitable Trust I's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Caris Charitable Trust I

Does Caris Charitable Trust I accept grant applications?
Caris Charitable Trust I's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Caris Charitable Trust I fund?
Caris Charitable Trust I's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include The University of Arizona, The University of Arizona, The University of Arizona. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caris Charitable Trust I give in grants?
Caris Charitable Trust I reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 3 grants.
Where is Caris Charitable Trust I located?
Caris Charitable Trust I is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823372946.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caris Charitable Trust I's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caris Charitable Trust I. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.