Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4479735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$38.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $50,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Scholars | Boston, MA | Provide educational opportunities to students of color from under-resourced communities. | $200,000 |
| Bandwith Music Ltd | Chicago, IL | Provide performing arts instruction to underserved communities | $160,000 |
| Mychals Learning Place | Hawthorne, CA | Center for children and adults with developmental disabilities | $77,000 |
| Big Shoulders | Chicago, IL | Provide financial support to catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner-city chicago. | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin | Waukegan, IL | Offers catholic college preparatory education for economically disadvantaged students in the north chicago and waukegan area. | $50,000 |
| Momentum | Woodland Hills, CA | Programs dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of children and adults with disabilities and medical… | $50,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Jesuit high school in chicago, tuition assistance for those in need | $50,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | Promotes higher education | $50,000 |
| Midtown Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | Provides educational opportunities to less advantaged youth, (4th grade through high school)in the chicagoland area. | $40,000 |
| Frank Lentz Foundation | Skokie, IL | Promotes higher education | $37,000 |
| Arrupe College of Loyola | Chicago, IL | Promotes higher education | $30,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Catholic education of middle school boys | $25,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | To provide a quality catholic education to chicago's west side | $25,000 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation | New York, NY | Youth development program for underprivileged in new york area | $25,000 |
| Leo High School | Chicago, IL | Provides tuition assistance to those in need. | $25,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Catholic education of high school students | $25,000 |
| Sister Thea Bowman Foundation | Hermantown, MN | To provide disadvantaged black high school students with scholarships to competitive college prep high schools. | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Promotes higher education | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | Promotes higher education | $25,000 |
| Come to Believe Foundation | New York, NY | Promotes higher education | $25,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | Promotes higher education | $25,000 |
| Institute for International Education | Chicago, IL | Promote eduction & prepares students for the global workforce | $20,000 |
| The Neighborhood Bridge | Oak Park, IL | Promotes higher education | $12,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | To provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and… | $10,000 |
| Golden Heart Ranch | Hermosa Beach, CA | Provides opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Rosie's House | Phoenix, AZ | Organization whose programs are an outreach to disadvantaged children | $10,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena St Lucy Parish | Chicago, IL | To provide catholic education | $10,000 |
| St Patrick High School | Chicago, IL | Education of high school boys (catholic) | $10,000 |
| St Procopius Dual Language School | Chicago, IL | Promotes higher education | $10,000 |
| Lumen Christian Institute | Chicago, IL | To provide catholic higher education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,141,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $761,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4479735
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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