A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-2417437 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$683K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN BOIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 N WACKER DR, CHICAGO IL 606061511 |
| Phone | 3128283603 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE - www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15 AND OCTOBER 15 |
| Restrictions | PUBLIC CHARITY, SEE GRANT APPLICATION WEBSITE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Colleges of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $62,500 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | Fire shutter replace proj | $40,000 |
| Iwc Children's Clinic | Oak Park, IL | Replace aging computers | $35,899 |
| The Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Public prog thru sue ling | $25,000 |
| Window to the World Communications | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | Suburban safehouse window | $24,460 |
| Helping Hand Center | Countryside, IL | Classroom safety/access | $23,500 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Accessible minivan | $19,000 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (Home) | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Kaa - Kids Above All Illinois | Chicago, IL | Housing support for | $12,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | Mda illinois summer camp | $10,000 |
| Soaring Eagle Academy | Lombard, IL | Unrestriced general support | $10,000 |
| Common Pantry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Association | Oak Park, IL | Enrichment programming | $10,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Chicago, IL | Learning and comm programs | $10,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Chicago, IL | Maryville crisis nursery | $10,000 |
| Mercy Homes for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Education and career | $10,000 |
| The Josselyn Center for Mental Health | Northbrook, IL | Adolescent outpatient | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | Childrens mental health | $10,000 |
| Ascension Il Alexian Brothers Housing | Chicago, IL | Alexian bros bonaventure | $10,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Casa Central Social Service Corp | Chicago, IL | LA posada transitional | $10,000 |
| The Harbour Inc | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Hunger relief initiatives | $10,000 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc | Chicago, IL | After school youth program | $10,000 |
| Center of Concern | Des Plaines, IL | Older adults and low income | $10,000 |
| Margaret's Village | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Parenting with purpose | $10,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Computer training and | $10,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Food serv train and emp | $10,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Housing Forward | Maywood, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Harris Theater | Chicago, IL | Harris theater presents | $10,000 |
| The Boulevard of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Have Dreams | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | Cara collective workforce | $10,000 |
| Fdn for Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation | Chicago, IL | Early literacy for deaf hh | $10,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | Education and engagement | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois | Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | Prog for chicago suburbs | $7,500 |
| All Chicago Making Homeless History | Chicago, IL | Student emergency fund | $7,500 |
| Glasa | Lake Forest, IL | College success | $7,500 |
| The Dance Center - Columbia College | Chicago, IL | The dancing book club | $6,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | Outreach neighborhood | $5,000 |
| Concordia Place | Chicago, IL | Early childhood ed and care | $5,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Chicago, IL | Family hub | $5,000 |
| LA Rabida Childrens' Hospital | Chicago, IL | Child life ed support | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Chicago, IL | Vision loss support for low | $5,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of Elderly | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Hearts to art 2025 | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Operation Warm | Glen Mills, PA | New coats/shoes for chi | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,359 | 56 |
| 2023 | $672,534 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349100149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2417437
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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