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Souers Charitable Trust

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 436079817  ·  Private foundation

Souers Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.4M in grants paid and $74.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 101 individual grants from this funder — $19.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$5.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$74.7M
Total assets
101
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Souers Charitable Trust funds

Souers Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.

Faith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Louis University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
St Louis, MO$1.1M2022
St Louis University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Saint Louis, MO$990K2020
George Washington University
STROKE AND OTHER RESEARCH
Washington, DC$932K2024
St Louis University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
St Louis, MO$839K2024
St Louis University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
St Louis, MO$690K2023
George Washington University
OTHER THAN STROKE RESEARCH
Washington, DC$607K2022
George Washington University
STROKE RESEARCH
Ashburn, VA$607K2022
Miami University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Oxford, OH$607K2022
George Washington
STROKE RESEARCH
Washington, DC$551K2020
George Washington
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Washington, DC$551K2020
Miami University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Oxford, OH$551K2020
Miami University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Oxford, OH$466K2024
Barnes Jewish Hospital Fdn
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
St Louis, MO$455K2022
Washington University in St Louis
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
St Louis, MO$455K2022
Barnes Jewish Hospital Fdn
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Saint Louis, MO$413K2020

Souers Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.4M
2022$6.0M
2023$3.8M
2024$4.6M

How to apply for funding from Souers Charitable Trust

Souers 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 Souers Charitable Trust

Does Souers Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Souers 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 Souers Charitable Trust fund?
Souers Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include St Louis University, St Louis University, George Washington University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Souers Charitable Trust give in grants?
Souers Charitable Trust reported $5.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.8M over 101 grants.
Where is Souers Charitable Trust located?
Souers Charitable Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436079817.
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About this profile. This page is built from Souers 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 Souers Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.