Best Walter & Edith Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6857916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$308K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WALTER EDITH BEST FOUNDATION ADM |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O BMO BANK NA PO BOX 95672, CHICAGO IL 606945672 |
| Phone | 3124616301 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED, AT ANY TIME, IN WRITING TO FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR. |
| Deadlines | YEAR ROUND APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED |
| Restrictions | TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH GIVE SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS TO CHILDREN INCLUDING CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF CHILDREN. MAY INCLUDE INDIRECT BENEFITS AS WELL. |
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
2% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital | Arlington, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memoral Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ascension Autism Spectrum (Asddrc) | Bolingbrook, IL | Program support | $17,500 |
| Catholic Charities - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Geneva, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Edward Foundation | Naperville, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Shelter Service | Wheaton, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation | Orland Park, IL | Program support | $8,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Geneva, IL | Program support | $7,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | St Charles, IL | Program support | $6,000 |
| Lazarus House | St Charles, IL | Program support | $5,760 |
| Association for Individual Development | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Carol Stream, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Inc | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aid for Women | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Family Rescue | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse of Tinley Park | Tinley Park, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Casa Central | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Well Child Center | Elgin, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lemons of Love | Des Plaines, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Glen Ellyn, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bear Necessities | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Glen Ellyn, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| My Joyful Heart | Mokena, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Little Friends | Warrenville, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Spectrios Institute for Low Vision | Wheaton, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kidsmatter Foundation Inc | Naperville, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Open Heart Magic | Chicago, IL | Program support | $4,000 |
| Sharing Notes | Chicago, IL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hopes Front Door | Downers Grove, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,260 | 39 |
| 2023 | $265,620 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523529349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6857916
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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