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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 36-7010559

Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 41 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2023 (period ending Nov 30, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
James L Alexander Co-Trustee
208 S Lasalle Street Suite 1660
Chicago, IL 606041226
(312) 739-0326
Form and materials
See attached guidelines
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
See attached guidelines

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,757,050

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $68,163,016

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,062,957

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $54,517,537

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,094,947

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $54,687,697

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,553,341

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $53,369,759

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,650,398

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $50,678,968

Grants paid in 2023

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Garfield Park Conservatory AllianceChicago, IL

    Support the emg children's

    $250,000
  2. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    Support nmma collection

    $242,150
  3. Chicago Opera TheaterChicago, IL

    Support capital campaign

    $236,000
  4. Illinois Justice ProjectChicago, IL

    Support the communications

    $200,000
  5. Chapin Hall Center for ChildrenChicago, IL

    Support building

    $175,000
  6. Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support a paid internship

    $150,000
  7. P33Chicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $150,000
  8. Navy Pier IncChicago, IL

    Support the strategic plan

    $100,000
  9. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $100,000
  10. Goodman TheatreChicago, IL

    Support two simultaneous

    $100,000
  11. Better Government Association IncChicago, IL

    Support outreach expansion

    $100,000
  12. Southland Development AuthorityTinley Park, IL

    Support development of

    $75,000
  13. Shriver Center on Poverty LawChicago, IL

    Support the illinois

    $75,000
  14. Erie Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    Support adolescent

    $60,000
  15. Revolution WorkshopChicago, IL

    Support pre-apprenticeship

    $60,000
  16. Casa CentralChicago, IL

    Support the adult wellness

    $50,000
  17. The Chicago Community TrustChicago, IL

    Support the nuestro futuro

    $50,000
  18. Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern IllinoisNorth Riverside, IL

    Support operating of home-

    $50,000
  19. Casa CentralChicago, IL

    Support adult wellness

    $50,000
  20. Ingenuity Incorporated ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $50,000
  21. Access Living of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support the youth institute

    $45,000
  22. Illinois Railway MuseumUnion, IL

    Support professional

    $41,400
  23. Guitars Over Guns OrganizationChicago, IL

    Support implementation of

    $30,000
  24. Guest HouseChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $30,000
  25. Advance IllinoisChicago, IL

    Support for the educator

    $25,000
  26. Chicago Youth Boxing ClubChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $25,000
  27. Saga EducationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support high impact

    $25,000
  28. Friends of the ChildrenChicago, IL

    Support youth outings

    $25,000
  29. Refugee Education & Adventure ChallengeOak Park, IL

    Support peer mentor

    $25,000
  30. Legal Action ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $25,000
  31. Faith in PlaceChicago, IL

    Support eco-ambassador

    $20,000
  32. Musical Arts InstituteChicago, IL

    Support services for CMR

    $20,000
  33. Little FriendsWarrenville, IL

    Support program for i/dd

    $15,000
  34. MhubChicago, IL

    Support the catalyze

    $12,500
  35. Chicago A CappellaChicago, IL

    Support the her voice

    $10,000
  36. Campaign Legal CenterWashington, DC

    Support general operating

    $10,000
  37. Just Gettin' Started DBA AheadChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $10,000
  38. Roseland Community Hospital FoundationChicago, IL

    Support maternal wellness

    $10,000
  39. Urban Rivers IncChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $10,000
  40. Woodlawn ProjectChicago, IL

    Support general operating

    $10,000
  41. Humanity RisingLake Zurich, IL

    Support general operating

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture10 grants $1,049,55045% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $260,00011% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $250,00011% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $190,0008% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $162,5007% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid3 grants $110,0005% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $310,00013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois39 grants $2,722,050
  2. Pennsylvania1 grant $25,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bank of America NACO-TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $45,153
  • James L AlexanderCO-TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $418,584
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank NACO-TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $369,489

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