JS Charitable Trust
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
JS Charitable Trust provides unrestricted funding primarily to arts organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and local theaters.
JS Charitable Trust has 165 grants on file funding 47 organizations. Giving increased from $66,375 in 2024 to $156,325 in 2025. Reported assets: $1,413,916.
Total Assets
$1,413,916
Grants (Last Year)
$156,325
Total Grants on File
165
Recipients Funded
47
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,325 | 36 | $4,342 |
| 2024 | $66,375 | 33 | $2,011 |
| 2023 | $71,525 | 31 | $2,307 |
| 2022 | $92,550 | 32 | $2,892 |
| 2021 | $122,840 | 33 | $3,722 |
Top Grant Recipients
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO, IL
NEW YORK, NY
CHICAGO, IL
WILLIAMS BAY, WI
Showing top 10 of 165 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 9 filing years)
Grace W Brettkelly
Trustee
Thomas C Sheffield III
Trustee
Pamela Sheffield
Trustee
Thomas C Sheffield Jr
Trustee
IRS Filing History
JS Charitable Trust has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 9 years, spanning 2017 to 2025.
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