Private foundation · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $7,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $6,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $220,099
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220K | $7,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $213K | $7,250 | 3 |
| 2023 | $195K | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Northern Trust CompanyTrustee
- Earl RobbinsDirector
- Therese HianikDirector
- Frazer D Lebus JrDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edwards Catholic School | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $6,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,000 |