Benjamin and Bettina Van Cleave Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 03-0564464 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Maureen J Kelly |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago IL 60602 |
| Phone | 3122368386 |
| maureenjkelly3kellyslaw.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter of request describing program to be funded, 501 C3 status, financail statement director list |
| Deadlines | Requests accepted during the 1st three qrts. Grants reviewed in 4th Qrt. and paid in Dec. |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED MISSION STATEMENT |
Copied as filed. 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.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Square Improv | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cedille Records | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wfmt 987Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alternatives Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hibernian Transmedia | River Forest, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104193
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0564464
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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