Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

Our Values

Promoting thrift, humility, industry, self-sacrifice, and/or self-sufficiency

Relieving human suffering

Developing self-esteem and dignity

Encouraging vigorous athletic activity

Developing regional solutions to Chicago's regional challenges

Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private foundation practicing values-based grant making to public charities serving Chicago/Cook County residents.
We invite you to explore our Values Statement to see if your organization’s values connect with ours.

Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Values Statement

Guidelines for How to Apply

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