Best Portion Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-0894840 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$21.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,416.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Scholars Foundation | Chicago, IL | Public | $539,663 |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | Public | $100,732 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public | $100,472 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Public | $75,416 |
| Kids First Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public | $54,910 |
| School Year Abroad | North Andover, MA | Public | $50,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | Chicago, IL | Public | $49,871 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | Chicago, IL | Public | $35,000 |
| Dream for Kids | Chicago, IL | Public | $25,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | Public | $25,000 |
| Stryv 365 | Milwaukee, WI | Public | $25,000 |
| Manny & Pat Pulido Sanchez Foundation | Lisle, IL | Public | $25,000 |
| Bulamu Healthcare International | Palo Alto, CA | Public | $20,248 |
| Chiarts | Chicago, IL | Public | $14,836 |
| Mikva Challenge | Chicago, IL | Public | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,146,148 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,288,383 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103845
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0894840
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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