Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6047045 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Chic | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $90,000 |
| U of Il College of Nursing | Chicago, IL | Educational | $58,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Golf, IL | Educational | $52,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | Educational | $45,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| San Miguel School | Chicago Il, IL | Educational | $19,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | Civic | $17,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Educational | $17,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Skokie, IL | Medical | $15,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | Educational | $12,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable H | Highland Park, IL | Medical | $10,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Civic | $7,000 |
| Chicago Symphony | Chicago, IL | Civic | $6,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Civic | $6,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($77,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $392,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503129349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6047045
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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