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Helen D Schulte Trust

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 366459927  ·  Private foundation

Helen D Schulte Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $868K in grants paid and $20.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 10 individual grants from this funder — $4.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$868K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$20.2M
Total assets
10
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Helen D Schulte Trust funds

Helen D Schulte Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Helen D Schulte Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Wisconsin
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Madison, WI$540K2025
Parkview Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Freeport, IL$540K2025
Parkview Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Freeport, IL$508K2023
University of Wisconsin
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Madison, WI$508K2023
Parkview Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Freeport, IL$470K2024
University of Wisconsin
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Madison, WI$470K2024
Parkview Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Freeport, IL$464K2018
University of Wisconsin
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Madison, WI$464K2018
Parkview Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Freeport, IL$434K2021
University of Wisconsin
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Madison, WI$434K2021

Helen D Schulte Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$928K
2021$868K
2023$1.0M
2024$940K
2025$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Helen D Schulte Trust

Helen D Schulte 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 Helen D Schulte Trust

Does Helen D Schulte Trust accept grant applications?
Helen D Schulte 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 Helen D Schulte Trust fund?
Helen D Schulte Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include University of Wisconsin, Parkview Home, Parkview Home. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Helen D Schulte Trust give in grants?
Helen D Schulte Trust reported $868K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 10 grants.
Where is Helen D Schulte Trust located?
Helen D Schulte Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366459927.
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About this profile. This page is built from Helen D Schulte 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 Helen D Schulte Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.