Catherine Mckeever Denten Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4054817 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | General support | $170,000 |
| St Norbert Parish | Northbrook, IL | General support | $130,000 |
| St Norbert School | Northbrool, IL | General support | $12,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Hope Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Aquinas Academy | Menomonee Falls, WI | General support | $6,000 |
| Catholic Memorial High School | Waukesha, WI | General support | $6,000 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | General support | $6,000 |
| St Mary's School Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Waukesha Catholic School System | Waukesha, WI | General support | $6,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($22,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $154,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349103409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4054817
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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