Cedar Hill Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-3948444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$745K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youcanfreeus Foundation | Flower Mound, TX | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Perch Music & Arts Workshop | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Cox Science Center & Aquarium | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Halo Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Zoo | Washington, DC | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | General purpose | $45,000 |
| The River School | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Cathedral School of St John the Divine | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rair (Recycled Artist in Residency) | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Horizons at New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General purpose | $25,000 |
| An Open Book Foundation | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $20,000 |
| DC Kincare Alliance | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Edesia Inc | North Kingstown, RI | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hunter's Cmt4b3 Research Foundation | Scarsdale, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Cares | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Sacrement | Bolton Landing, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $770,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103577
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3948444
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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