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Myrtle Sears Trust

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 2020
  • EIN: 74-6270158

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Named Trusts/Foundations N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$408k (2024)

Expenses
$490k (2024)

Total Assets
$5.88M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$407,513
Expenses
$489,700
Net Income
-$82,187
Net Assets
$5,877,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $262,179
64.3%
Sales of Assets $143,725
35.3%
Other Income $1,609
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $430,133
87.8%
Compensation of Officers* $76,394
15.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,877,651
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,877,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na (Trustee) $76,394 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$338,889
Expenses
$356,192
Net Income
-$17,303
Net Assets
$5,989,727
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $203,097
59.9%
Sales of Assets $109,124
32.2%
Other Income $26,668
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $305,405
85.7%
Compensation of Officers* $68,570
19.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,989,727
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,989,727
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na (Trustee) $68,570 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 22, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$102,003
Expenses
$487,365
Net Income
-$385,362
Net Assets
$6,007,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $215,314
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$118,555
Other Income $5,244
5.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $426,470
87.5%
Compensation of Officers* $72,003
14.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,007,773
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,007,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na (Trustee) $72,003 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 1, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$694,178
Expenses
$408,554
Net Income
$285,624
Net Assets
$6,394,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $233,364
33.6%
Sales of Assets $418,948
60.4%
Other Income $41,866
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $337,358
82.6%
Compensation of Officers* $79,459
19.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,394,365
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,394,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na (Trustee) $79,459 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 6, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$569,360
Expenses
$398,722
Net Income
$170,638
Net Assets
$6,106,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $150,125
26.4%
Sales of Assets $399,391
70.1%
Other Income $19,844
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $349,407
87.6%
Compensation of Officers* $68,038
17.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,106,968
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $6,106,967
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na (Trustee) $68,038 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 30, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$394,674
Expenses
$482,309
Net Income
-$87,635
Net Assets
$5,937,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $180,453
45.7%
Sales of Assets $204,569
51.8%
Other Income $9,652
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $349,768
72.5%
Compensation of Officers* $65,559
13.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,937,188
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,937,188

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$161,476
Expenses
$452,453
Net Income
-$290,977
Net Assets
$6,063,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $135,725
84.1%
Sales of Assets $21,213
13.1%
Other Income $4,538
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $402,718
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $51,594
11.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,063,769
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,063,769

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$394,213
Expenses
$371,034
Net Income
$23,179
Net Assets
$6,350,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $164,931
41.8%
Sales of Assets $217,263
55.1%
Other Income $12,019
3.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $266,117
71.7%
Compensation of Officers* $55,327
14.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,350,876
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,350,876

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$434,255
Expenses
$172,800
Net Income
$261,455
Net Assets
$6,327,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $138,830
32.0%
Sales of Assets $287,290
66.2%
Other Income $8,135
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $123,370
71.4%
Compensation of Officers* $54,354
31.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,327,406
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,327,406

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$344,271
Expenses
$246,034
Net Income
$98,237
Net Assets
$6,073,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $139,612
40.6%
Sales of Assets $196,737
57.1%
Other Income -$7
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $174,005
70.7%
Compensation of Officers* $64,870
26.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,073,952
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,073,952

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$393,256
Expenses
$200,376
Net Income
$192,880
Net Assets
$5,956,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $218
0.1%
Dividends $153,107
38.9%
Sales of Assets $224,539
57.1%
Other Income $15,392
3.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $153,597
76.7%
Compensation of Officers* $59,332
29.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,956,305
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,956,305

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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