Bisco Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSchaumburg, Illinois · EIN 36-4198175 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MINSOOK SUH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD, SCHAUMBURG IL 60193 |
| Phone | 8475346046 |
| Form and materials | THERE ARE NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORMS. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(C)(2). |
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
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsurumi University School of Denistry | Yokohama, JA | General fund | $250,000 |
| Korean Cultural Center of Chicago | Wheeling, IL | General fund | $200,000 |
| Korean-American Association of Chicago | Glenview, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Da-Il Community of USA | Duluth, GA | General fund | $20,000 |
| First Korean United Methodist Church | Wheeling, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Severance Alumni Association | Roslyn, NY | General fund | $20,000 |
| Comprehensive Korean Self Help Community Center | Chicago, IL | General fund | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Chicagoland Korean-Northbrook Charitable Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sejong Cultural Society | Glenview, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $6,000 |
| Korean Performing Art Institute of Chicago | Wheeling, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center of Concern | Des Plaines, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Korean Nurses Association Chicago | Evanston, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Harper College Educational Foundation | Palatine, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ksea Midwest Chapter | Vienna, VA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Teen Challenge Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Aarp | Washington, DC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $551,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4198175
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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