Bear Manor Foundation
Invitation OnlyOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 87-0824570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$350
Total assets$991K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $2,525.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension of Our Lord Parish | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Religious purposes | $14,645 |
| Christ the King Parish | Lombard, IL | Religious purposes | $7,150 |
| Holy Name Cathedral | Chicago, IL | Religious purposes | $6,100 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association | New York, NY | Welfare of others | $4,200 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Welfare of others | $3,250 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago - Lumen Cordium Society | Columbus, IL | Religious purposes | $2,525 |
| Diocese of Joliet - (Cma Appeal - Deo Gratias Society) | Crest Hill, IL | Religious purposes | $2,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Welfare of others | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Welfare of severely wounded veterans | $1,200 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | Welfare & care of animals | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Miles, TX | Welfare of animals | $350 |
| The Toy Foundaiton | New York, NY | Welfare of children | $320 |
| The Fellowship Foundation | Arlington, VA | Religious purposes | $250 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Educational purposes | $230 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | Health purposes | $200 |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | Educational purposes | $200 |
| Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska | Fairbanks, AK | Welfare of northern alaska people | $100 |
| Heartbeat International | Columbus, OH | Pro-Life pregancy purposes | $100 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | Welfare of children | $100 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Religious purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,520 | 20 |
| 2024 | $37,450 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0824570
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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