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Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 36-7686871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$505K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Ministries | Chicago, IL | Faith-Based educational opportunities for children, youth, and families | $150,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | Childhood education and development | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Food depository and emergency food assistance | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | Community services | $50,000 |
| White Stork - United States Ltd | Winnetka, IL | Ukraine relief | $50,000 |
| Church World Service Inc | Elkhart, IN | Faith-Based emergency response and relief | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Education initiatives | $20,000 |
| Chicago Bible Society | Chicago, IL | To provide free or low-cost bibles and promote increased reading of the bible | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $505,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $640,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $551,100 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630829349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7686871
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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