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Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 16-6530311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4,061
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$677
Total assets$104K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $677 and $3,384.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Hospital | Waterbury, CT | General | $3,384 |
| The Episcopal Church in Connecticut | Meriden, CT | General | $677 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,061 | 2 |
| 2024 | $3,571 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3,728 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6530311
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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