Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation (F/K/A Mayfair Foundation)
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7435405 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$860K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$18K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | Bd of trustees & nat council | $500,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Pledge 3 of 5 communal | $50,000 |
| Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa, CA | Board of trustees | $35,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Board of trustees annual gift | $30,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Annual fund & art auction | $28,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Washington, DC | 2025 bd donation | $25,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | 2025 trusteeship | $25,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | Bd of trustees & nat council | $24,825 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Dept of photography | $20,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | Bd of trustees & nat council | $20,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | Aspen, CO | Special gift | $20,000 |
| Chicago Cares | Chicago, IL | 2025 contribution | $20,000 |
| Smart Museum of Art | Chicago, IL | Theater gates at the smart | $15,000 |
| Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa, CA | Donation | $9,600 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | Aspen, CO | In honor gael neeson | $7,300 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Governing members fund | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education | Skokie, IL | Membership | $5,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Miles crown hall americas price | $5,000 |
| Joint Action Committee Education | Highland Park, IL | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Honoring fred eychaner | $5,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | Membership 2025/2026 | $4,070 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | 2022 membership & gift | $600 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | Green Bay, WI | Ski2liveprogram | $500 |
| The Ark | Williamstown, KY | Food pantry | $200 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Membership | $145 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $860,240 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,029,310 | 16 |
| 2023 | $657,951 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631829349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7435405
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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