Aaron Semenske Scholarship Foundation
Gave $104K in 2024Brookfield, Illinois · EIN 36-4124074 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $87,924 and $87,924.
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The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Riverside Brookfield High School |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside IL 605462408 |
| Phone | (708) 442-7500 |
| Form and materials | The scholarship application must be completed and returned to the High School's Student Services Department with written recommendations signed by: 1) a varsity coach, which addresses the applicant's leadership in athletic practice and competition; 2) a faculty member or counselor of the High School, which addresses the applicant's leadership in academics and the classroom; and 3) a community or religious organization, which addresses the applicant's involvement in community or religious activities or programs. |
| Deadlines | The deadline is set annually by Corporation. |
| Restrictions | To qualify as a recipient of a scholarship granted by the Corporation, an applicant must be a graduating Senior at Riverside Brookfield High School (the "High School"), who was enrolled at, and attended the High School for their entire Junior and Senior years; have attained a ranking within the top 25% of the graduating class after completion of seven (7) semesters of high school education; have earned at least two (2) varsity letters for active participation in at least two (2) varsity sports at the High School; and be accepted, and must attend a four-year college or university in the fall immediately following graduation from the High School. |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. 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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Brookfield High School Educational Foundation | Riverside, IL | Unrestricted educational purposes | $87,924 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($16,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,924 | 5 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511559349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4124074
- Profile updated Nov 11, 2026 · Report a mistake
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