Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-1572776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13M
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$15.1M
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
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,500,000 |
| Milken Institute | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,000,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $700,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $609,960 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $275,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Chicago Cares | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,790 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | Westport, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Access Living | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Glenkirk Foundation | Northbrook, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $49,600 |
| South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $48,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $42,200 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Harris Theater for Music and Dance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Helphopelive Inc | Radnor, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| The Dovetail Project | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,000 |
| Intrinsic Schools | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research Inc | Schaumburg, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Intonation Music Workshop | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Wttw and Wfmt | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Chef Angels | San Diego, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Dignitas Ukraine Inc | Cranford, NJ | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Health Centers | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns | Miami, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Huntington Beach Police Officers' Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| March to the Top - Africa | Woodland Hills, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $8,500 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Arts Alliance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Waukegan Public Schools Foundation | Waukegan, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Summit54 | Aspen, CO | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,954,050 | 59 |
| 2023 | $12,773,283 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102253
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1572776
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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