Bmf Foundation
Invitation OnlyOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 26-1211621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$235K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant for the ongoing religious and charitable programs of the church. | $20,000 |
| Rush Epilepsy Reserach Fund | Chicago, IL | Research | $15,000 |
| Caring Network | Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organziation's exempt purposes | $12,300 |
| St Mary Our Lady of the Isle Roman Chatholic Church | Newport, RI | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Thomas Moore Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Life Arrowhead | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestriced contribution to support the organziation's exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Reclaim 13 | Lombard, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Children | Joliet, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| The Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purpose | $800 |
| Midtown Education | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $500 |
| Sisters of Life | Suffern, NY | Unrestricted contribution to support the organization's exempt purposes | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted contribution to support the organziation's exempt purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,100 | 13 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1211621
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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