Caccomo Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4462798 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$300K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $116,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Pledge to support modern imaging equipment in zoo hospital | $125,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Caccomo Biomechanical Research Fund | $116,000 |
| Amvets | Lanham, MD | Pledge to support college scholarships for veterans | $24,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Pledge to support programs for disabled young adults | $10,000 |
| PACE at National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Support for scholarships | $10,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Support for WTTW's nature programming | $10,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $290,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502069349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4462798
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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