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Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 656393997  ·  Private foundation

Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.2M in grants paid and $41.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4 individual grants from this funder — $10.1M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$41.2M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust funds

Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of California
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.7M2025
University of California
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.6M2024
University of California
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2023
UCLA Jules Stein
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.2M2021

Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$2.2M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.6M
2025$2.7M

How to apply for funding from Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust

Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust'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 Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust

Does Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust'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 Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust fund?
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include University of California, University of California, University of California. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust give in grants?
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 4 grants.
Where is Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust located?
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 656393997.
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About this profile. This page is built from Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust'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 Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.