Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-3109735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$23K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$8,671
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Polaris Charter School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Children at the Crossroads | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $500 |
| American Welding Society | Miami, FL | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349102052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3109735
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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