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Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 311603440  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust has awarded $4.1M across 82 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.2M
Total assets
82
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust funds

Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness.

EducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population.

childrenfamilieshomeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
FOR FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Colorado Springs, CO$150K2024
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
FOR FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Colorado Springs, CO$150K2022
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
FOR FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Colorado Springs, CO$125K2023
Red Hook Initiative
ADDED VALUE COMMUNITY FARM
Brooklyn, NY$122K2020
Bronxworks Inc
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & EARLY
Bronx, NY$110K2020
Year One Inc
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Denver, CO$100K2020
Hand in Hand Mano En Mano
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Milbridge, ME$100K2024
Bronxworks Inc
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & EARLY
Bronx, NY$100K2024
Bronxworks Inc
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & EARLY
Bronx, NY$100K2023
Arab American Family Support
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST FOR
Brooklyn, NY$100K2023
Climateworks Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
San Francisco, CA$100K2023
Hand in Hand Mano En Mano
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Milbridge, ME$100K2022
Climateworks Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
San Francisco, CA$100K2022
Red Hook Initiative
ADDED VALUE COMMUNITY FARM
Brooklyn, NY$100K2022
Partners in Housing Inc
HOMELESS FAMILY SELF-
Colorado Springs, CO$98K2023

Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.0M
2022$1.0M
2023$1.1M
2024$972K

How to apply for funding from Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

From Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MARCH 1ST & SEPTEMBER 1ST”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

Does Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust fund?
Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust give in grants?
Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 82 grants.
Where is Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust located?
Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311603440.
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About this profile. This page is built from Russell Grinnell Memorial 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 Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.