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Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust

Po Box Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 366639872  ·  Private foundation

Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $22.5M in assets. This page documents the 120 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$22.5M
Total assets
120
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust funds

Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, k-12 education.

Faith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.

childrenmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL
Rochester, MN$400K2021
Mayo Clinic Health System
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$283K2024
Mayo Clinic Health System
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$281K2023
Mayo Clinic Health System
GENERAL SUPPORT
La Crosse, WI$278K2025
Catholic Charities of the Diocese
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$212K2024
Catholic Charities of the Diocese
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$211K2023
Catholic Charities of the Diocese
GENERAL SUPPORT
La Crosse, WI$208K2025
Catholic Charities of the Diocese
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$200K2021
Shriners Hospitals for Children
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$167K2021
Shriners Hospitals for Children
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$141K2024
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL
Rochester, MN$141K2024
Gundersen Medical Foundation
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$141K2024
Shriners Hospitals for Children
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$141K2023
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL
Rochester, MN$141K2023
Gundersen Medical Foundation
GENERAL
La Crosse, WI$141K2023

Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$1.4M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.4M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust

Vernon F Dale 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 Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust

Does Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Vernon F Dale 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 Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust fund?
Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust give in grants?
Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 120 grants.
Where is Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust located?
Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust is based in Po Box Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366639872.
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About this profile. This page is built from Vernon F Dale 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 Vernon F Dale Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.