Bjb Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-1516608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $1,309,486 |
| Misericorida Universty | Dallas, PA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archidioceses of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Avenues of Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Cardinals Annual Stewardship Appeal | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Journeys the Road Home | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Angels for Hospice | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | Glassboro, NJ | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,064,486 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,171,658 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102253
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1516608
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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