Cheryl a and John M Omeara Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKildeer, Illinois · EIN 36-4229928 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Waukegan, IL | Grant | $15,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Dlc Dominican Learning Center | Columbus, OH | Grant | $10,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | San Diego, CA | Grant | $5,150 |
| National Immigration Justice Cente | Chicago, IL | Grant | $5,149 |
| Hobart Food Pantry Inc | Hobart, IN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | Grant | $4,586 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($40,681). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,566 | 15 |
| 2024 | $63,200 | 12 |
| 2023 | $58,550 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101336
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4229928
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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