Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to funding Christian ministries and initiatives. Its mission centers on supporting various religious causes, including evangelistic ministries, educational programs, and humanitarian efforts, reflecting a strong commitment to faith-based initiatives. The foundation also engages in public policy advocacy, indicating a focus on influencing societal issues from a Christian perspective. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including churches, educational institutions, and organizations that assist vulnerable populations, such as victims of human trafficking and women in crisis. While it primarily operates within the United States, its funding extends to various states, demonstrating a broad outreach in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized faith-based ministries, churches, or conservative public-policy and humanitarian nonprofits with demonstrated alignment to evangelical priorities and, preferably, an Illinois connection or referral.
Good Fit
- • Explicitly faith-based evangelistic, educational, or apologetics work.
- • Program or general operating needs in the $1K–$25K range (many observed grants fall in this band).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or past collaboration with a current grantee or trustee.
- • Geographic presence or partners in Illinois or other states already funded (CA, AZ, IN, etc.).
- • Work that aligns with conservative public-policy advocacy or veteran/first-responder support sectors.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were distributed across roughly 18 states, showing a multi-state footprint, although 43% of dollars were concentrated in Illinois.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 52 distinct recipients spanning churches, ministries, educational organizations, humanitarian groups and policy organizations, and over three years most recipients recur rather than being a tiny closed list.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected organizations and the observed pattern shows high repeat funding (46 returning recipients and only 6 new in the latest year), so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to break in without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
