Bayer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBridgeview, Illinois · EIN 06-1789656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$25.2M
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 2024 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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $162,000 |
| Museum of Contempory Art | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $127,500 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Metro Chicago Hillel | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Troy High School | Troy, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Commit 2 Change | New York, NY | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Teaching Tolerance | Montgomery, AL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | New York, NY | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hart & Taytrain Foundation Inc | Clay, NY | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Clayco Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Airy & Camp Louise Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Out for Kids | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Gifts for the Homeless | Washington, DC | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hello Baby | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Imerman Angels | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | West Palm Beach, FL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Spanish River Concerts | Westford, MA | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | Boca Raton, FL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mothers Against Senseless Killings | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | Three Oaks, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education | New York, NY | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,250 |
| Nami Foundation | Plymouth, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Niles Athletic Boosters Club | Niles, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Nicaragua Resource Network | Westfield, IN | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,347,650 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,007,175 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104748
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1789656
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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