Chapin-May Foundation of Illinois (42-50477)
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6039390 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$175K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| New Mt Calvery Mb | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Corazon a Corazon Chicago | Blue Island, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Sister House | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| South Shore Drill Team | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Project Vision | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Hopes for Kids | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Learning Edge Tutoring | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103480
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6039390
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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