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Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust (Illinois)

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

    Summary

    Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private foundation practicing values-based grantmaking. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust awards grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities that persuasively demonstrate a strong connection between their missions, programs, and/or projects and one or more of the following values:

    • Tenet 1—Promoting THISS:” promoting, instilling, and/or reflecting the values of individual and/or organizational thrift, humility, industry, self-sacrifice, and/or self-sufficiency;
    • Tenet 2—Relieving Human Suffering: relieving human suffering by: (1) performing research and/or promoting education regarding the treatment of disease; (2) assisting youth who are from disadvantaged backgrounds, have troubled childhoods, have physical or mental disabilities, or experience emotional disorders; (3) addressing the concerns of the elderly; and/or (4) providing succor to human kind during time of natural or human-made disasters;
    • Tenet 3—Developing Individual Self-Esteem and Dignity: developing within individuals, especially youth from underserved and/or under-resourced communities, a sense of self-esteem and dignity;
    • Tenet 4—Encouraging Vigorous Athletic Activity: encouraging vigorous athletic activity, leading to physical health and/or spiritual well-being;
    • Tenet 5—Developing Regional Solutions to Chicago's Regional Challenges: developing regional solutions to Chicago's regional challenges, thereby protecting and/or improving the quality of life for all its citizens.
     

    History of Funding

    Past grantees can be seen at http://www.emgeniustrust.org/Grantees/2013-Grantees.aspx.

    Additional Information

    The application process at the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is rigorous, robust, and comprehensive and can last anywhere from six months to a year or more. Regardless of grant size, it may be necessary, upon request by the Trust, to submit revised application materials.

    Contacts

    Srilatha Lakkaraju

    Srilatha Lakkaraju
    135 South LaSalle Street. 14th Floor
    Chicago, IL 60603
    312-828-8166
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are non profit organizations. The Trust's geographic focus is Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. If an organization is located outside of this area, the Trust will still consider an application if the organization provides services to a significant number of persons who are residents of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois.

    Deadline Details

    Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. The Trust generally reviews Letters of Inquiry within three months following the month in which the letter is received. Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.

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